Entry Level Life Insurance Sales Agent

Our mission is to provide financial security and peace of mind through our insurance, annuity, and investment solutions. We act with integrity and humanity in all our interactions with our policy owners, business partners, and one another. Grounded in both confidence and humility, we serve as stewards for the long term. We are here for good, reflecting both the permanence of New York Life and our commitment to do the right thing in business and society. Everything we do has one overriding purpose: to be there when our policy owners need us. 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). For 65 consecutive years, we have led the Million Dollar Round Table with more members than any other insurance or financial institution in the world. 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Prospect and contact potential clients to discuss their financial needs and concerns
2. Create and implement business and marketing plans that will expand your client base
3. 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
4. Acquire discretionary licenses to sell investments and other securities products centered on advanced planning and wealth management
5. Participate in and complete the New York Life training curriculum to build your professional skills and knowledge

What is expected of our Agents?

1. Ability to understand the needs and financial concerns of clients
2. 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
3. Promote customized ways for clients to achieve their long-term financial goals
4. Cultivating relationships, with a view to helping every family member or individual pursue financial security
5. Ability to build an insurance and financial practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients.
6. Providing compassion and guidance to clients when unfortunate life circumstances arise
7. Having a clear focus on developing and maintaining long-term bonds with clients, resulting in trust and continuity of community over time

Qualifications:

1. Experience in sales and implementing growth strategies a plus
2. Strong values of integrity are a must
3. Must be able to engage your community and tap personal networks to identify contacts
4. Strong business acumen
5. Articulate complicated concepts using superb written and verbal communication skills

Qualities that we look for in our Agents:

1. Sales experience preferred – an enterprising mindset
2. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Desire to help others
4. Strong business acumen
5. Perseverance in the face of a challenge
6. 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.

Compensation: $60,000 - $100,000 yearly