Job Summary:
The Sales Director (SD) will provide sales leadership and coordinate training activities for independent agents in their down-line. The SD will also be responsible for personal sales when directed by management.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Recruit new independent contractor agents.
- Follow up with new agents to ensure efficient and timely on-boarding.
- Regularly train agents on products and selling tools.
- Communicate with, service and retain top level independent contractor agents.
- Attend and participate in meetings as required by management.
- Strive to meet company sales objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Primary Skills & Requirements:
- High school diploma or undergraduate degree. Industry experience may be substituted for educational qualification.
- 2-4 years of experience in insurance marketing and sales
- Must hold a valid life & health insurance license.
- Demonstrates a friendly, positive, and professional attitude while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Ensures accuracy and high-quality work, consistently seeks improvement, and completes administrative tasks efficiently and on time.
- Effectively communicates by actively listening, seeking clarification, and responding well to questions and managerial direction.
- Exhibits strong judgment, includes appropriate team members in decision-making, and adapts well to change, deadlines, and unexpected events.
- Successfully manages and motivates insurance agents, and possesses essential computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet applications.
