Internal Sales Associate- Mandarin Speaking
About the role
National Life Group, founded in 1848, is a fast‑growing insurance company committed to keeping promises, providing stability, and making the world a better place through charitable grants, volunteer time, sustainable workplaces, and nonprofit events. The company fosters a collaborative, servant‑leadership culture where associates live the values: Do good. Be good. Make good. This Sales Desk Team role is for a September start, supporting external wholesalers (Field Leaders) in selling life and annuity products. Note: visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1‑3 years of financial services experience (preferred).
- 3+ years of successful sales experience (preferred).
- Strong presentation skills and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to audience interests and use technical and people skills on the phone and in person to build relationships and grow sales.
- Interpersonal flexibility.
- Up to 10% travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Broad knowledge of capital markets.
- Previous experience with life and/or annuity illustration software.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Life and Health licensed.
- CLU, ChFC, CFP designations.
Benefits
- Benefits start day one and are flexible/customizable to employee and family needs.
- Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility).
- Various paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, parental leave).
- Eligibility for National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs.
- Language differential in pay for approved bilingual skills.
Pay
The base pay range for this position is $21 – $31 USD per hour (salary/hourly range). The final offer may vary based on experience, education, business needs, and market factors.
Schedule
This is an onsite role with an expectation of being in the office four days per week during core days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notice and manager discretion.