Regional Wholesaler

Assurity Life Insurance Company10 months ago
Lincoln, NE, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Assurity is looking for enthusiastic, driven and collaborative people to join our team. We’re a company of vibrant and passionate individuals who work every day to advance our mission of helping people through difficult times – and who truly want to make a difference. As a Certified B Corporation, we have a verified commitment to our people, community and planet. Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do await you. Learn more at www.assurity.com/careers.

Key Responsibilities

  • 35% – Internal Sales Support
    • Provides Assurity product and process training virtually for distribution
    • Shares product knowledge and sales ideas via phone
    • Handles and prioritizes incoming calls and emails efficiently
    • Delivers detailed product illustrations with clear explanations of features and benefits
    • Keeps an in-depth knowledge of products, Home Office processes, and sales strategies
    • Understands internal processes for underwriting, policy submission/issuance, claims, client services, contracting and licensing, accounting, and commissions
    • Assists Regional Vice Presidents in developing marketing strategies within assigned territories
    • Maintains close contact with Regional Vice Presidents to ensure deliverables and commitments are met
    • Stays current on industry trends and competitor activities
  • 25% – Travel and Meeting Coordination
    • Tracks and maintains schedules for travel and meetings to ensure effectiveness
    • Coordinates territory teams for optimal strategy and action
    • Supports all follow-up activities in partnership with Regional Vice Presidents after distributor visits
  • 25% – Distributor Outreach
    • Initiates calls to distributors to set up meetings
    • Generates new sales via qualifying, prospecting and educating about products and services
    • Utilizes HubSpot for territory and contact management reporting
    • Prepares and distributes illustrations and PowerPoint presentations
    • Schedules meetings and prepares agendas and itineraries
  • 15% – Other Functions
    • Prepares reports
    • Coordinates schedules with Regional Vice Presidents
    • Tracks overall territory activity

Note: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • Two to four years’ experience in business, sales or a related field
  • Consistent and reliable attendance
  • Familiarity with the insurance industry and its products
  • Professional oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a high energy and collaborative style
  • Strong decision-making ability
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated talent in focus, responsibility, discipline, critical thinking, business sense, communication, courage, persuasion, and achievement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Multilingual candidates, particularly those fluent in Spanish
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or an equivalent field

Required Skills

HubSpot
Scheduling and Coordination
Territory Management
Relationship Building
Customer Communication
Marketing Strategies
Time Management
Presentation Skills
Product Training
Internal Sales Support