Life Insurance Agent

AAA Mountain West Group; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Free AAA Classic Membership

AAA Product Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a result-driven Life Insurance Sales Agent to grow our member relationships and uncover new opportunities. You will provide life insurance knowledge, follow the approved sales process, and collaborate with frontline staff.

The role offers commission-based pay with an annual incentive plan, a 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits. A Life Insurance license and strong sales skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Life Insurance license in the state.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• CLU/ChFC/LUTCF designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes life insurance market opportunities with current members and insureds; follows approved sales process.
• Provides life sales support and training on lead development for frontline employees and agents.
• Keeps informed of policy changes; attends meetings and keeps lines of communication open.
• Develops annual business plan with Life Sales Manager to meet goals and build relationships.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Identify and develop new business life sales opportunities within the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Lead generation

Sales techniques

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Life Insurance License

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CLU/ChFC/LUTCF (preferred)

Job description

Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work. We’re working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.

Sales Agents will receive an extra $1200 on top of their base pay and commissions for their first 13 pay periods in the role while ramping up.

Essential Functions

• Maximizes life insurance market penetration with current members and property/casualty insureds and stays vigilant for new sales opportunities. Maintains high quality production and persistency standards to assure profitable growth. Identifies and develops sales opportunities within the community. Follows company approved sales process in the completion of required financial, activity and sales reporting.
• Provides life sales support and training on lead development and identification for the frontline employees, Insurance Sales Agents (P/C) and other staff who come in contact with members/ insureds. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with front line employees, Sales Agents and the branch management team. Notifies Agents in a timely manner of result with referred lead. Provides leads from life insureds and other calls to Sales Agents for other products/services, i.e., membership, auto/homeowners and travel insurance.
• Stays well-informed of changes and developments in policy and/or external practices. Attends meetings to obtain information, provide input, keep lines of communication open, stay updated and offer sales ideas when appropriate. Keeps current in industry; maintains continuing education for licensure.
• Develops annual business plan with input and involvement from the Life Sales Manager to meet goals and determine responsibilities, including new business life sales, quality standards, as well as building outstanding customer relationships. Reviews plan objectives and reassesses strategies to align performance relative to annual sales goals.
• Ensures compliance with NCNU and AAA Life and regulations, as well as external regulations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills needed to interact with staff, members and insureds effectively
• Ability to cultivate relationships with peers and staff; educates staff to make referrals to Life Insurance
• Agents
• Computer skills in basic software applications, and navigating business applications specific to life insurance
• Demonstrated skills in selling life insurance and annuities; Skills to develop, track and effectively follow up on leads (preferred)
• Strong knowledge in sales techniques, life product line illustrations, features and benefits (preferred)
• Demonstrated skills in prospecting and lead generation abilities (preferred)
• Bilingual communication skills (preferred)

Education & Experience/Licenses & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Automobile Operator’s License
• Active State Resident Life Insurance License
• Bachelor’s degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• (preferred)
• 1+ years experience in Life Insurance and/or Annuity Sales (preferred)
• CLU, ChFC and/or LUTCF Designations (preferred)

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

Works in an office environment sitting at a desk, table or computer workstation for extended periods of time. May travel by car, plane or other form of transportation to attend business meetings or conferences. Approximately 50-80 percent of the time spent on the job involves the use of a personal computer.

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