Insurance Agent - Medicare

• Onsite at our office: 3955 Faber Pl Dr #205 North Charleston, SC 
• Monday - Friday, full-time, working 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM EST
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply! 
• Compensation is a combination of hourly rate + Incentive 
• Excellent training program 

SUMMARY 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    Sales:  Promote the company’s product portfolio and provide service assistance to consumers; Respond to consumer inquiries through calls both inbound and outbound as well as internet inquiries.  Deliver prepared sales scripts to educate, inform and provide solutions to potential customers.  Describe solutions for individual sales situations; Communicate with consumers regularly regarding product information, rate changes and key benefits; Monitor compliance with program reporting rules and sales requirements.  Update and maintain proprietary Lead Advantage System in accordance with policies and procedures.  Document each and every consumer contact with detailed notes. 

•    Special Projects:  Work collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of Senior Savings Network and Senior Market Sales by serving on relevant internal and external committees; Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management. 

•    Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or a related field preferred

High School Diploma or GED 

Three (3) or more years general insurance industry or related field (financial services, marketing, web-based business, business-to-business customer service or call center) experience 

SKILLS 

Active Life and Health Insurance license in resident state or willing to obtain within 30 days

Skill in working effectively with inbound and outbound callers/customers. 

Skill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflicts. 

Skill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, telephone system, etc. 

Skill in the use of time management and organization skills. 

Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with all customers, employees and the general public. 

Skill in project management. 

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred). 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a constructive manner. 

Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner. 

Ability to be patient under frustrating circumstances and demonstrate controlled emotional affect in difficult situations. 

Ability to engage in effective interpersonal interaction, verbal communication and written communication. 

Ability to persuade and run quotes for products. 

Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests.

Ability to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies. 

Ability to actively contribute to team effort. 

Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, make and execute decisions. 

Ability to be a self starter, motivated and accomplish goals and tasks within a given time frame. 

#LI-MH1