Job Description
LEADING INSURANCE COMPANY, ASSUREDPARTNERS OF TEXAS, IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SALES INTERN FOR 2021
COMPENSATION: 12/hr with a 1 raise for each returning internship year
FLSA STATUS & WORK HOURS: Non-exempt full-time position (40 hrs/week) from Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM CST
INTERNSHIP DATES: Summer Internship end of May to early June (TBD)
OFFICE LOCATION: In-office role at 500 N Central Expy #550, Plano, TX 75074
DEPARTMENT & DIRECT MANAGER: Employee Benefits department reporting into the Sales Executive
COLLEGE 2 CAREER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
At AssuredPartners, we are excited to offer a robust professional development program that starts with college interns who can progress to long, fulfilling careers in the insurance industry. As a college intern, you will have the opportunity to work with a service mentor throughout the duration of your internship, as well as learn more about different departments and opportunities across AssuredPartners, with the potential of returning to AssuredPartners full-time, post-graduation.
OVERVIEW OF THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SALES INTERN ROLE:
As an Employee Benefits Sales Intern, you will gain an understanding of the Insurance Industry and the distribution models for Insurance Products.The program will provide you with a broad understanding of Business to Business and Business to Consumer sales for Financial Products. You will build valuable skills in identifying and developing new business opportunities by developing desired outcomes for specific issues facing private and public entities.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SALES INTERN PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
During our Internship Program, you will:
Complete a rotation through critical teams which help assess issues, develop solutions, negotiate risk transfer contracts, and provide claims advocacy on behalf of policyholders
Develop critical sales skills in opportunity identification, lead nurturing, effective sales process, and implementation of financial products
Develop and implement cold call scripts
Audit census information
Accompany Producers on sales calls
Assist with prospecting
Utilize CRM to track leads and prospects
Gather quotations for clients and vendors
Copy data and compiles records and reports
Tabulate and post data in appropriate customer contact system or in database/spreadsheet
Follow company policies with respect to all essential duties and responsibilities
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SALES INTERN QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have an interest in learning about the different departments within an insurance agency (employee benefits, commercial lines, client services, and beyond)
Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in a Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university
Located in Dallas, or willing to relocate at own expense, for the full duration of the summer internship
Ideal candidates will be outgoing, professional and congenial - with inquisitive personalities and critical thinkers
Must be driven, self-starting, and coachable while demonstrating a high level of maturity
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business documents, and a high capacity for learning is critical
ABOUT ASSUREDPARTNERS OF TEXAS:
AssuredPartners of Texas is a fast-growing, full-service Employee Benefits, HR Outsource, and Property/Casualty Insurance Agency located in north TX.
AssuredPartners of Texas is a Texas-based insurance broker, outsourcing service provider, and consulting firm that leverages its innovative processes and unique team member abilities to educate businesses, employers, individuals, and families on insurance, so they are empowered to take personal responsibility for protecting the important things in their lives.
We care about people. We are not perfect, but we genuinely try to live out our core values and work hard to be a great place for contributors to build their careers. This includes the usual stuff anyone would expect, like a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and an attractive benefits offering. Equally, if not more important to most, is the track record of growth we have consistently experienced, the fun we have while working hard and winning, and the quality of the people we get to serve with and serve. To get an inside look at our team and culture, please visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AssuredPartnersDallasTX. To learn more about AssuredPartners, visit our website: https://www.assuredpartners.com/
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to list the full scope of duties and responsibilities for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is at will meaning that employment may be ended by either the employee or Agency at any time for any reason with or without notice. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing pre-employment evaluations for this position.
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