Life Insurance Sales Support Specialist

Protective Life; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Short-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

ProHealth Rewards

Job summary

Protective Life in Birmingham, AL is seeking an entry-level Sales Support Coordinator to assist the inbound sales team, support advisors, and drive wholesaler activity. You will handle calls, coordinate leads, and provide product education to financial professionals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and adaptability, with a plan to obtain Series 6, Series 63, and Life licenses within the first year. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Highly adaptable and flexible to accommodate business needs.
• Strong organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Competitive spirit and personal drive to succeed.
• Must acquire Series 6, Series 63, and Life licenses within 12 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Answer sales calls on a daily basis with new and existing representatives to strengthen relationships and find selling opportunities.
• Pass qualified leads along to External Wholesalers/Internal Wholesalers in the territory from which the call originated
• Clearly convey and uphold Protective’s mission and value proposition to advisors
• Efficiently fulfill advisor requests for product illustrations and marketing materials with accuracy
• Serve as a product expert, providing comprehensive education on product features and benefits
• Maintain and document advisor profile information and sales activities using Protective databases
• Participate in weekly team meetings and individual check-ins to track performance

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Reliability

Competitive drive

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent

Job description

Protective Life in Birmingham, AL is seeking an entry-level Sales Support Coordinator to assist the inbound sales team, support advisors, and drive wholesaler activity. You will handle calls, coordinate leads, and provide product education to financial professionals.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and adaptability, with a plan to obtain Series 6, Series 63, and Life licenses within the first year. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the position.