Insurance Sales Agent

New York Life Insurance Company - Santa Clara General Office

Insurance Sales Agent

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is “yes”, we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate insurance sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top-notch insurance sales representative please apply today! Responsibilities: • Offer personal attention when pursuing new clients through various marketing strategies to grow your existing portfolio of policyholders • Serve as an attentive listener when communicating with new and potential clients in order to accurately identify their unique needs prior to pursuing specific insurance sales • Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met • Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals • Remain updated about insurance industry changes that may affect customers in your portfolio Qualifications: • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree a plus • Valid insurance license required or candidates must be willing to get licensed • Experience using accounting or sales-related software is beneficial • Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office • Candidate is required to hold either a US passport, a green card, or a regular renewable EAD (we are not able to contract with F1 Visa - OPT - CPT) Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 at plan earnings