Internal Sales Associate

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As we continue to grow, we are still looking to add additional individuals to our Sales Desk Team.  We are looking to hire energetic and ambitious individuals into our vibrant, growing culture rooted in Servant Leadership.  Since our inception in 1848, we have been delivering on our promises to our customers.  Come be a part of our continued growth and success!

Internal Sales Support Associate (Base + Quarterly Variable Bonus)

You’re encouraged to apply if you are:

Energetic and Passionate: Use your knowledge and energetic work ethic work ethic to support agents and Field Leaders who sell our life and annuity products.

Competitive go-getter: Ready to earn a base salary plus a quarterly variable bonus? You will have the chance to engage in friendly team competitions to win rewards and recognition. 

People Person: Put that emotional and social intelligence to good use by helping agents grow their business with National Life through providing solutions and business development opportunities.

Relationship Builder: You’ll carry out the Sales Desk mission of winning the sale by building relationships based on authenticity, seamless service and acting with a sense of urgency. 

Growth Driven: The Sales Desk is the farm team for the organization. Your drive and performance can lead to opportunities to move into an External Field Leader role or to other Home Office positions. We are committed to developing internal talent – our people are our secret sauce. 

What You’ll Find at National Life Group

• Competitive pay and outstanding health, wellness, and insurance benefits
• Formalized training program to position you for success
• Genuine opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Over $5K in annual tuition reimbursement, including full tuition sponsorship for completing your undergraduate and graduate degrees with University of Arizona World Campus
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 40 hours of community service hours annually
• A culture committed to inclusion and diversity

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide sales support for an external wholesaler (Field Leader).
• Promote Life and Annuity products through webinars and inbound/outbound calls.
• Manage inbound calls
• Demonstrate proficiency in sales skills, identifying sales opportunities, and cross-selling skills with agents
• Manage and execute effective outbound call campaigns
• Be skilled at presenting in both small and large group settings
• Capture all activity and agent profile information into Salesforce.com
• Perform other duties as required

• Requirements:
• 1-3 years financial services experience (preferred)
• 3+ years successful sales experience (preferred)
• Strong presentation skills as well as excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt to the interests of the audience as well as use technical skills and people skills, on the phone and in person, to build relationships and help grow sales
• Interpersonal Flexibility
• Broad knowledge of capital markets (preferred)
• Previous experience with life and/or annuity illustration software (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Life and Health Licensed (preferred)
• CLU, ChFC, CFP designations (preferred)
• Up to 10% travel required

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.  National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.   

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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