Term Life Insurance Sales Agent (SQL110926)

More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, and senior health insurance. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

About The Role

The Licensed Sales Agent - Life position supports our SelectQuote Life division by selling fully-underwritten and simplified-issue life insurance with a focus on term policies. You’ll be delivered warm leads on a daily basis with no cold-calling, prospecting, or travel required.

• High earning potential – Majority of Sales Agents make over $100K annually in a W-2 environment
• High volume – Steady influx of leads resulting in several sales per day
• Warm leads – All leads are provided and most are pre-screened and delivered as warm transfers
• Focus on selling – Our Case Management department handles administrative support
• No prior insurance sales experience required – We will provide training to prepare you for success
• Licensing in multiple states – Fees paid for and processed on your behalf

Pay

SelectQuote offers high base-pay during your ramping period plus performance-based earnings that result in an average first-year compensation of $70-80K. After their first year, over half of the Sales Agents in the Life division earn over $100K annually, and our top performing Sales Agents earn over $200K annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• 401(k) + company match and 100% vesting after 4 years
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Paid maternity leave and parental bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Jury duty pay and other paid leaves vary based on work location

Responsibilities

• Sell fully-underwritten and simplified-issue life insurance, focusing on term policies
• Assist clients in securing the right coverage to protect their families

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 1-year sales experience preferred with a strong history of success
• Call center experience preferred
• Insurance experience preferred
• Life resident insurance license required (if not currently licensed, must obtain by a given deadline; licensing costs will be reimbursed after successfully completing training)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Hardwired high-speed internet connection with a minimum download speed of 20mbps and upload speed of 20mbps

Skills

• Time Efficiency & Technology Skills: Thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced, technology-driven environment; multitask and manipulate multiple screens (CRM, quote tool, carrier guidelines) while maintaining structured client conversations
• Coachability & Willingness to Learn: Continually seek opportunities to hone skills; absorb feedback and coaching through workshops and call reviews; utilize available training resources
• Competitive Personality & Internal Motivation: Tenacious one-call-closer with a strong drive to succeed; ambition to improve daily and achieve set goals

Core Values

• Service: We create positive customer experiences.
• Entrepreneurship: We create, innovate, & take risks.
• Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.
• Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment.
• Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.
• Teamwork: We help, support, & celebrate each other.