Internal Wholesaler

The Opportunity MassMutual Strategic Distributors (MMSD) is looking for a self-starting and partnership-oriented Life Internal Wholesaler to join our Internal Sales Desk. You will have a strong desire to broaden financial wellness and education to communities throughout the country. The Team The Internal Sales Desk at MassMutual Strategic Distributors works with distributors in the third-party/independent/brokerage general agent space to sell our Whole Life and Variable Universal Life, Universal Life, Term products through financial advisors and independent agents. The Impact In this role, you consult with our clients (broker dealers, captive agents and/or institutions) on pre-and-post-sale technical product support. You respond to inquiries from our distribution partners and advisors on products, sales designs/concepts, and product positioning. You communicate confidently with your customer base and drive sales in partnership with your territory's Managing Director. You provide sales and marketing materials and specific sales illustration support as needed. In partnership with your Internal Wholesaling and Advances Sales team, you build your knowledge of life insurance products, riders, concepts while gaining industry knowledge and insights on market trends. Respond to email inquiries from customers and partners. You develop and maintain strong business relationships with key distributors to help meet sales goals and collaborate with various internal departments to insure proper processing of business. The Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma + 4+ years' work experience in financial services 1+ years' working experience with life insurance clients, broker dealers, captive agents and/or institutions FINRA SIE, Series 6 & 63 at time of application or must obtain within 6 months of hire State Life & Health at time of application or must obtain within 6 months of hire The Ideal Qualifications Bachelor's degree 3+ years' experience of sales or sales support experience with life insurance products FINRA SIE, Series 6 and 63 at time of application State Life & Health at time of application Proven communication skills (both written and verbal) Well-established self-management skills, e.g., time management, prioritization, managing internal and external relationships Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint Extensive knowledge about individual life insurance products (i.e. Whole Life, UL, VUL and Term), practices, trends and information affecting the business and organization Experience working with BGA's, POS's and IMO's Experience with Salesforce What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team Regular meetings with the MMSD Advanced & Internal Sales Team Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits Compensation $60k-$65k base salary range, plus sales-based compensation resulting in a total target compensation package of $75-$95K #LI-RS1 Why Join Us. We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard. We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual. MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need. At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance. At MassMutual, we're passionate about helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love. A career with us means you'll help our customers protect what matters most. It also means you'll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what makes MassMutual a strong, stable and ethical business. We invite you to explore the possibilities. At MassMutual, we believe in the value of being together in our offices and in personal flexibility. Our work environment is one where the majority of our team members work a hybrid schedule — working at least three days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday and a third day) and the rest remotely, balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration. While the majority of our employees follow this hybrid model, some of our roles continue to be 100% on-site and others may be 100% remote, subject to business needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members, policyowners and customers, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.