Now Hiring - Life Insurance Sales Director in Topeka, KS

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Life Insurance Sales Director

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 are experiencing significant growth and as a result, we are looking for a Life Insurance Sales Director to join our life sales team and help support this growth. We look for the best and the brightest; 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. This is our commitment to you. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, we want to talk with you!

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work with licensed agents across the country to determine appropriate product and financial strategy recommendations for their clients

· Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective clients

· Proactively identify, generate and follow-up on leads

· Utilize software platforms to provide illustrations and product recommendations

· Educate agents on the products and marketing programs that IAMS offers (new agent cash bonuses, incentive trips, agent referral program, agent retirement program, sales training & tools, etc.)

· Recruit licensed life insurance agents

· Provide administration, back-office support, marketing and case design; a dedicated resource for our insurance agents to help them grow their business

· Maintain agent records (number of agents recruited, written business, number of sales kits sent, agent referrals), provide input for weekly sales meeting

Financial Dimensions:

· This position is a base salary plus a monthly bonus and commission plan

Positions Reporting to this Position:

· Direct: None

· Indirect: None

Working Relationships & Contacts:

· Works frequently with sales and marketing team

· Works with licensed insurance professionals and carriers across the country

· Works with vendors and business partners who provide products/services to IAMS frequently

Qualifications and Requirements:

· High school diploma/GED

· Life insurance license in applicable state is preferred

· Extensive knowledge of various insurance products & policies preferred

· 3 years solid sales, client service & customer acquisition experience preferred

· Must be professional, highly motivated/driven and outgoing

· Ability to work with little supervision

· Ability to multitask and to prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a “follow-up until resolved” mindset

· Must be detail oriented with accuracy

· Must escalate appropriate issues in a timely fashion

· This position is heavily phone driven

Compensation and Benefits

· Base salary plus attractive bonus plan/commission plan

· Company year-end bonus if Company goals are achieved

· Medical health insurance after 90 days of employment – 100% paid premium

· Monthly Company paid HSA contributions after 90 days of employment

· 401K retirement plan after 12 months of employment – employer match up to 4%

· 7 paid holidays

· 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

Our Company:

Insurance Agency Marketing Services (IAMS) is one of the largest, independently owned Insurance Marketing Organizations in the country. Over its 36 year history, IAMS is committed to the principles of service, integrity and professionalism while providing our valued insurance agents the highest quality of service with the goal of exceeding expectations. Building trust and fostering lasting relationships are the essence of who we are and a fundamental part of our Company values. IAMS has experienced significant growth and has remained stable and thriving as a leader in the industry. IAMS is dedicated to maintain a small business, family oriented, positive and productive work environment and focus on the wellbeing of our employees, and company culture. Our company specializes in life insurance and annuities and supports independent producers throughout the country.

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Contract type:

• Permanent

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elkhorn, NE 68022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with annuities?

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location