Job Description
About SPG Life & Annuity:
Founded in 1972, SPG Life and Annuity is a nationally recognized life insurance and annuity brokerage general agency. Our clients are financial institutions (banks and BDs) as well as individual financial advisors. We have built a reputation as an industry leader that delivers service excellence, doing what's best for the customer and for fair dealing. We have doubled in size over the last 10 years through consistent, diversified growth and we continue to grow our sales team of entrepreneurial sales professionals. Title:
Internal Life Sales Specialist Department:
Sales Objective:
The Internal Sales Specialist is the primary touch point for our sales team; actively partnering with SPG Life and Annuity's external wholesaler team, our clients, driving activity to meet sales goals. An internal sales-specialist provides proactive and consultative support while coordinating administrative activity on sales leads, opportunities, case design and potential new business. Individuals demonstrate or develop an understanding of the life insurance industry, becoming an expert on products, carriers, competition, and the regulatory environment, deepening relationships with producers, prospects, and insurance carriers, providing education and advocacy on clients' behalf to ensure we are doing the right thing for the end client. This position has a direct impact to a client's financial security. Job Functions:
Provide direction and sales support to various audiences including illustrations and sales concept design, product and procedure education, appropriate marketing materials. Provide consultative recommendations and provide solutions for case design with a focus on the customers' needs Coordinate and actively participate in complex case design with your external wholesaler and our in-house Advanced Marketing Attorney. Participate in prospect/client meetings or calls. Coordinate client medical issues with our in-house risk appraisal team Coordinate with all other internal departments to assist producer with unique client or case circumstances. Respond to the client and producer inquiries in a timely and accurate fashion and provide frequent proactive updates as agreed. Coordinate high value sales activities with external sales partner, track status and review results on a consistent basis. Make product recommendations to producers by demonstrating a deep understanding of carrier products and the insurance industry. Stay current with product changes and competitive advantages. Document all relevant sales activity in our CRM, review sales forecast and prospects with external wholesaler on a regular schedule. Maintain various reference materials including but not limited to; product lists, core carriers, and insurance carrier key contacts. Participate in various sales campaigns to enhance and grow revenue. Attend SPG Life and Annuity client events Key Competencies:
You enjoy delivering customer service excellence, exceeding client expectations, to over-deliver, add value with a sense of urgency, create a sense of "Wow!" with our clients every day. You are trustworthy and have high ethical standards and understand applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. You have a Sales Mindset:
strong commitment and desire for sales success and exceeding goals You have passion, drive, and ambition to build transformational relationships and sales success. You have strong written and verbal communication; effectively explain ideas, information, and complex concepts clearly and concisely. Your listening skills are even better than your written and verbal skills Once you have listened to our client (the broker), you effectively influence them to better help their client. You are flexible; able to adapt to sudden changes in workflow and prioritize requests to accommodate customer and business needs. You are collaborative; you enjoy working with others to achieve overall results. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Salary Transparency:
Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 with additional bonus opportunity based on the total revenue generated from their book of business. This total compensation will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions. Department Sales Required Experience:
2-5 years of relevant experience Required Travel:
No Travel Required Required Education:
Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. E-Verify Program We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the recruiting team HUBRecruiting@hubinternational.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. Hi, we're HUB. In a rapidly changing world, we advise businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. When you partner with us, you're at the center of a vast network of experts who will help you reach your goals through risk services, claims management, and compliance support. And this gives you the peace of mind that what matters most to you will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put you in control. About HUB International Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, HUB International Limited (HUB) is a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. From offices located throughout North America, HUB's vast network of specialists provides peace of mind on what matters most by protecting clients through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions. For more information, please visit hubinternational.com.
