What You Can Expect In This Role
Drive sales by providing fixed annuity sales support expertise to existing and new agents and distribution partners of both Midland National and North American. Support efforts to increase overall effectiveness and efficiency of the sales support team in order to increase sales and overall bottom line results for the Company. Work collaboratively with internal departments to fulfill agent needs and requests. Drive sales through proactive outbound call initiatives, as queues allow. Primary goals should be to drive sales and offer complete agent satisfaction.
What You'll Do In This Role
Drive and support sales by answering inbound calls from agents and distribution partners assisting with running product illustrations, ordering supplies, education of product offerings and promotions as well as other inquiries and requests.
Demonstrate a proactive sales focus by recognizing and capitalizing on sales opportunities during each call.
Proactively make outbound calls to agents and distributors, promoting company products and driving sales, as inbound call volumes allow.
Partner with sales development teams by recognizing and entering opportunities in salesforce so sales reps can follow-up with agents’/distribution partners in an attempt to close the sale and drive additional business.
Enter and work new leads, as per current guidelines, to recruit new agents to company in an effort to hit sales growth goals.
Assist the field with website registration, navigation and technical support questions. Work with Information Technology to find resolutions, as needed.
Establish and cultivate marketing relationships with agents and distribution partners in an effort to help the company achieve sales goals.
Actively participate in an energetic, supportive team environment to meet and exceed assigned goals in a high performance culture.
Maintain and promote a positive image of the team, department and company. Lead by example, using a “Sammons First” approach.
Collaborate with team and sales leaders to share new ideas and suggestions with regards to products, processes and service levels. Share vital feedback about the company’s overall sales and service environment as well as what we’re hearing from the field regarding competitive marketplace.
Establish and cultivate sales relationships with agents and distribution partners in an effort to help the company meet and exceed its recruiting and production goals.
Proactively increase knowledge of fixed annuity industry and competitor offerings.
Diligently strive to meet daily call goals set by department manager. Expectation is to achieve daily call goals at 95% or greater.
Ample opportunity to make a difference in a unique values-based culture.
Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
1-2 years' relevant work experience in insurance industry Preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Analytical problem solving
Ability to influence others
Knowledge of the sales process
Disciplined and self-motivated
Organized with ability to focus on appropriate details
Ability to adapt to frequent change
Motivated to expand industry-specific knowledge
High energy level, excellent interpersonal skills
Positive Attitude required
Other Requirements
Criminal background check required.
What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.
Salary Range Information USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
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What You'll Do In This Role
Drive and support sales by answering inbound calls from agents and distribution partners assisting with running product illustrations, ordering supplies, education of product offerings and promotions as well as other inquiries and requests.
Demonstrate a proactive sales focus by recognizing and capitalizing on sales opportunities during each call.
Proactively make outbound calls to agents and distributors, promoting company products and driving sales, as inbound call volumes allow.
Partner with sales development teams by recognizing and entering opportunities in salesforce so sales reps can follow-up with agents’/distribution partners in an attempt to close the sale and drive additional business.
Enter and work new leads, as per current guidelines, to recruit new agents to company in an effort to hit sales growth goals.
Assist the field with website registration, navigation and technical support questions. Work with Information Technology to find resolutions, as needed.
Establish and cultivate marketing relationships with agents and distribution partners in an effort to help the company achieve sales goals.
Actively participate in an energetic, supportive team environment to meet and exceed assigned goals in a high performance culture.
Maintain and promote a positive image of the team, department and company. Lead by example, using a “Sammons First” approach.
Collaborate with team and sales leaders to share new ideas and suggestions with regards to products, processes and service levels. Share vital feedback about the company’s overall sales and service environment as well as what we’re hearing from the field regarding competitive marketplace.
Establish and cultivate sales relationships with agents and distribution partners in an effort to help the company meet and exceed its recruiting and production goals.
Proactively increase knowledge of fixed annuity industry and competitor offerings.
Diligently strive to meet daily call goals set by department manager. Expectation is to achieve daily call goals at 95% or greater.
Ample opportunity to make a difference in a unique values-based culture.
Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
1-2 years' relevant work experience in insurance industry Preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work efficiently and independently
Analytical problem solving
Ability to influence others
Knowledge of the sales process
Disciplined and self-motivated
Organized with ability to focus on appropriate details
Ability to adapt to frequent change
Motivated to expand industry-specific knowledge
High energy level, excellent interpersonal skills
Positive Attitude required
Other Requirements
Criminal background check required.
What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.
Salary Range Information USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
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