Entry Level Insurance Sales Agent
NYL Nassau-Suffolk Region
Melville, NY
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Annuities, Bond Market, Business Plan, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Establish Priorities, Fast Food, Finance, Financial Strategy, Fortune 500 Customers, Industry Standards, Insurance, Insurance Sales, Internet Portal, Investment Services, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Marketing Plan, Needs Assessment, Office Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales Support, Securities, Securities Investments, Strategic Planning, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Wealth Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Melville, NY
POSTED
10 days ago
Apply today to embark on a rewarding career in a stable, industry-leading company that prioritizes doing right by its clients! We are looking for a self-disciplined, highly motivated new team member who is interested in helping clients achieve their financial goals and building a great career as a life insurance agent in the process. You will leverage our expansive line of products to develop financial strategies customized for each individual, family, and business you serve. Join us today!
Training, Development & Benefits: Our training program extends beyond the virtual and physical classroom, as our agents learn best by doing. Every office has a dedicated sales-support team, consisting of our management team and in-office sales management trainers, who work with agents step-by-step to ensure they’ve honed the necessary skills to meet their goals and effectively service their clients. We carry those values throughout all efforts across the company.
About New York Life: New York Life is among the strongest and most respected financial companies in the world. New York Life has received the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer by each of the four major rating companies: A.M. Best (A++), Standard & Poor’s (AA+), Moody’s Investors Service (Aaa), and Fitch (AAA)¹. For 65 consecutive years, we have led the Million Dollar Round Table with more members than any other insurance or financial institution in the world². New York Life has been recognized as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune Magazine for 2019.
Financial Advisors offer investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registered Representatives offer securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency - Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
- Full-time agents and their dependents are immediately eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and group term life insurance. New York Life reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plans, in whole or in part, at any time.
- Source: Individual Third Party Ratings Reports as 7/30/18.
- MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance. SOURCE: MDRT as of 7/1/2019
- Based on revenue as reported by “Fortune 500 ranked within Industries, Insurance: Life, Health (Mutual),” Fortune magazine, 6/1/19. For methodology, please see http://fortune.com/fortune500/
Our new blended training and development program is designed to work with your schedule and in this type of role that makes all the difference. Our multifaceted system includes:
- In conjunction with in-office trainings; a comprehensive and user-friendly learning experience within New York Life’s online portal system that is accessible anytime, anywhere, and from any device. Learn when and how you want!
- Once established in the career, Fast Track to Management opportunities for qualified professionals
Compensation:
$60,000 - $100,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Create and implement business and marketing plans that will expand your client base
- Deliver responsible business planning, insurance, and retirement education via options for high-quality life insurance, fixed annuities, securities, long-term care insurance, and other related products
- Acquire discretionary licenses to sell investments and other securities products centered on advanced planning and wealth management
- Prospect and contact potential clients to discuss their financial needs and concerns
- Improve your professional skills and knowledge through the New York Life training curriculum
What is expected of our Agents?
- Ability to understand the needs and financial concerns of clients
- Ability to educate clients on how to plan ahead for the future financially, so that they are prepared for unfortunate life events/ circumstances they may encounter
- Promote customized ways for clients to achieve their long-term financial goals
- Cultivating relationships with a view to helping every family member or individual pursue financial security
- Ability to build an insurance and financial practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients. Providing compassion and guidance to clients when unfortunate life circumstances arise
- Having a clear focus on developing and maintaining long-term bonds with clients, resulting in trust and continuity of the community over time
- Leverage personal networks and contacts and engage your community to identify prospects
- Savvy business sense required
- Experience in sales and implementing growth strategies a plus
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to communicate complex skills
- Uncompromising integrity and responsibility required
Qualities that we look for in our Agents:
- Sales experience preferred – an enterprising mindset
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Desire to help others
- Strong business acumen
- Perseverance in the face of a challenge
- Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts
We’ve built a strong company, one that puts its clients first. We have confidence in our products, but more importantly, we have confidence in our Agents to thoughtfully recommend and implement which financial vehicle is right for every client they support. Just as our Managers in the fieldwork provide one-on-one support and guidance to every Agent they hire.
About CompanyAs a mutual company, New York is accountable only to our policyholders. That means we are fully aligned with the interests of clients, not with outside investors or Wall Street. Our focus is on delivering value to clients. We have been in business for over 175 years, helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. To prepare for the future, we are constantly innovating and looking ahead to find more ways to increase value for clients.
Employment and benefits are provided through NextSource, an approved New York Life vendor. New York Life Insurance Company is not the hiring entity.
New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
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