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Posted : Monday, January 15, 2024 03:08 AM
*Job Description*
*Annuity / Life Insurance Sales & Agent Recruiter – Topeka, KS (in the office M-F, remote is not an option)*
*The Insurance Marketing (IMO) Industry is trending upward right now and our business needs are escalating exponentially.
As a result we're expanding Company-wide in the areas of sales and support.
It's a great time to explore what we have to offer and take advantage of this Company growth!* *Compensation & Benefits:* * Competitive base salary based on experience and skills.
* Company year-end bonus if Company goals are achieved.
* BCBS Medical health and dental insurance after 60 days of employment – 80/20 plan with 80% paid individual employee premium.
* Monthly Company paid HSA contributions between $100 - $200 after 90 days of employment.
* 401K retirement plan after 12 months of employment – employer match up to 4% * 7 paid holidays * PTO day during birthday month * PTO – (0-3 years) = 15 days per year; accrued at 1.
25 days per month (4+ years) = 20 days per year; accrued at 1.
67 days per month * 4 hours flex time (TMU) per month * Employee anniversary cash based on years of service.
* Employee birthday lunch cash * Holiday cash (Thanksgiving & Christmas) * Employee referral bonus – if referred hire is employed for 90 days ($250 bonus) 180 days ($500 bonus) * Paid bereavement time off for immediate family/friend loss *Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:* * Make outbound calls to recruit prospective licensed insurance agents across the country and identify the dynamics of their business and needs and explain how IAMS can help them improve and grow their business by providing end-to-end sales and case management support.
The end-goal is to get them to contract with IAMS.
* Beyond the provided cold and warm leads lists, must proactively identify, generate and follow-up on leads and prospective agents.
* Must be comfortable with cold calls to potential annuity and life agents to explain the benefits of contracting with IAMS as an end-to-end support & service provider to help them grow their book of business and increase production.
* Work with licensed insurance agents across the country to promote our affiliated life and/or annuity insurance carriers and promote their products.
* Determine which life and/or annuity insurance products may be of interest and provide recommendations on the features & benefits so the agent can make the best decision to meet their clients' needs.
* Educate agents on the life and/or annuity products and marketing programs that IAMS offers.
* Provide sales administration, back-office support and marketing for the sales directors and their agents as needed.
* Utilize software platforms to provide illustrations and product recommendations.
* Enter opportunities in HQ system.
* Assess prescreens & informal applications.
* Assist with sales supply orders.
* Help agents get access to carrier websites.
* Walk agents through the process of completing e-applications and answer any questions they may have (if case managers are not available).
* Coordinate with the Creative Services marketing team on assigned insurance marketing efforts as needed.
* Maintain agent records in IAMS CRM and provide input for the daily 7:45am sales huddle and monthly meetings.
* There is a responsibility of incoming phone coverage with this position; must be comfortable on the phones.
*Qualifications and Requirements:* * High school diploma/GED * Insurance license is a plus but not required.
* Familiarity or experience with IMO's is preferred but not required.
* Exposure or experience with various life and/or annuities insurance products & policies * 3+ years of solid sales, client service & customer acquisition experience * Must be comfortable on the phones making recruiting calls to agents; initiating conversations, asking questions to identify their business needs.
* Must be professional, highly motivated/driven and outgoing.
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with little supervision.
* Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving & decision-making skills.
* Strong interpersonal & communication skills; ability to interact at all levels including management.
* Ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with “follow-up until resolved” mindset.
* Must escalate appropriate issues in a timely fashion.
* Must be detail oriented with accuracy.
* Punctuality & attendance is critical to this position as your department / team members and customers depend on you.
*About IAMS:* Insurance Agency Marketing (IAMS) has been around for 37 years and is one of the largest, independently owned Insurance Marketing Organizations in the country.
We specialize in life and annuity insurance and support independent agents/producers throughout the country, and we have long-term, solid relationships with several nationwide industry leading carriers and are very proud to have been one of the few selected IMO's to contract with certain carriers to represent their products and services.
IAMS has a proven track record with providing the highest level of customer service to our clients.
It is because we hire only the best and brightest to deliver this level of customer service; our employees drive our success.
Working at IAMS, you will be integrated in a fast-paced, family oriented, positive and fun employee focused environment with the freedom and ability to control your path.
IAMS is dedicated to maintaining a small, homegrown business, family oriented, cohesive team environment focusing on the wellbeing of our employees, and company culture.
It’s truly a great place to work.
This is our commitment to you.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in, we want to talk with you! *Job Type:* Permanent *Financial Dimensions*: This position is base salary + bonus *Base Salary:* $38,000 - $45,000 per year *Weekly Day Range:* Monday - Friday in the office Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38,000.
00 - $45,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations: We take COVID precautions by encouraging safe and healthy practices.
Ability to commute/relocate: * Topeka, KS 66604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Do you have any experience with life or annuity insurance? Are you OK w/ cold calling? License/Certification: * Do you have experience with Life or annuity insurance? (Preferred) Work Location: In person
As a result we're expanding Company-wide in the areas of sales and support.
It's a great time to explore what we have to offer and take advantage of this Company growth!* *Compensation & Benefits:* * Competitive base salary based on experience and skills.
* Company year-end bonus if Company goals are achieved.
* BCBS Medical health and dental insurance after 60 days of employment – 80/20 plan with 80% paid individual employee premium.
* Monthly Company paid HSA contributions between $100 - $200 after 90 days of employment.
* 401K retirement plan after 12 months of employment – employer match up to 4% * 7 paid holidays * PTO day during birthday month * PTO – (0-3 years) = 15 days per year; accrued at 1.
25 days per month (4+ years) = 20 days per year; accrued at 1.
67 days per month * 4 hours flex time (TMU) per month * Employee anniversary cash based on years of service.
* Employee birthday lunch cash * Holiday cash (Thanksgiving & Christmas) * Employee referral bonus – if referred hire is employed for 90 days ($250 bonus) 180 days ($500 bonus) * Paid bereavement time off for immediate family/friend loss *Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:* * Make outbound calls to recruit prospective licensed insurance agents across the country and identify the dynamics of their business and needs and explain how IAMS can help them improve and grow their business by providing end-to-end sales and case management support.
The end-goal is to get them to contract with IAMS.
* Beyond the provided cold and warm leads lists, must proactively identify, generate and follow-up on leads and prospective agents.
* Must be comfortable with cold calls to potential annuity and life agents to explain the benefits of contracting with IAMS as an end-to-end support & service provider to help them grow their book of business and increase production.
* Work with licensed insurance agents across the country to promote our affiliated life and/or annuity insurance carriers and promote their products.
* Determine which life and/or annuity insurance products may be of interest and provide recommendations on the features & benefits so the agent can make the best decision to meet their clients' needs.
* Educate agents on the life and/or annuity products and marketing programs that IAMS offers.
* Provide sales administration, back-office support and marketing for the sales directors and their agents as needed.
* Utilize software platforms to provide illustrations and product recommendations.
* Enter opportunities in HQ system.
* Assess prescreens & informal applications.
* Assist with sales supply orders.
* Help agents get access to carrier websites.
* Walk agents through the process of completing e-applications and answer any questions they may have (if case managers are not available).
* Coordinate with the Creative Services marketing team on assigned insurance marketing efforts as needed.
* Maintain agent records in IAMS CRM and provide input for the daily 7:45am sales huddle and monthly meetings.
* There is a responsibility of incoming phone coverage with this position; must be comfortable on the phones.
*Qualifications and Requirements:* * High school diploma/GED * Insurance license is a plus but not required.
* Familiarity or experience with IMO's is preferred but not required.
* Exposure or experience with various life and/or annuities insurance products & policies * 3+ years of solid sales, client service & customer acquisition experience * Must be comfortable on the phones making recruiting calls to agents; initiating conversations, asking questions to identify their business needs.
* Must be professional, highly motivated/driven and outgoing.
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with little supervision.
* Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving & decision-making skills.
* Strong interpersonal & communication skills; ability to interact at all levels including management.
* Ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with “follow-up until resolved” mindset.
* Must escalate appropriate issues in a timely fashion.
* Must be detail oriented with accuracy.
* Punctuality & attendance is critical to this position as your department / team members and customers depend on you.
*About IAMS:* Insurance Agency Marketing (IAMS) has been around for 37 years and is one of the largest, independently owned Insurance Marketing Organizations in the country.
We specialize in life and annuity insurance and support independent agents/producers throughout the country, and we have long-term, solid relationships with several nationwide industry leading carriers and are very proud to have been one of the few selected IMO's to contract with certain carriers to represent their products and services.
IAMS has a proven track record with providing the highest level of customer service to our clients.
It is because we hire only the best and brightest to deliver this level of customer service; our employees drive our success.
Working at IAMS, you will be integrated in a fast-paced, family oriented, positive and fun employee focused environment with the freedom and ability to control your path.
IAMS is dedicated to maintaining a small, homegrown business, family oriented, cohesive team environment focusing on the wellbeing of our employees, and company culture.
It’s truly a great place to work.
This is our commitment to you.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in, we want to talk with you! *Job Type:* Permanent *Financial Dimensions*: This position is base salary + bonus *Base Salary:* $38,000 - $45,000 per year *Weekly Day Range:* Monday - Friday in the office Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38,000.
00 - $45,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations: We take COVID precautions by encouraging safe and healthy practices.
Ability to commute/relocate: * Topeka, KS 66604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Do you have any experience with life or annuity insurance? Are you OK w/ cold calling? License/Certification: * Do you have experience with Life or annuity insurance? (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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• Location : 1225 SW Harvey St, Topeka, KS
• Post ID: 9005550832
