Direct Life Sales Representative (Primarily Home)

As a Direct Life Sales associate you will obtain appropriate insurance licenses and learn to sell, quote, bind coverage for prospects. You will be responsible for completing extensive training and development programs for them to gain product knowledge, sales and customer service skills are needed to effectively review existing coverage and advises prospects and customers regarding policy and coverage options.In this primarily home-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from home. Candidates must reside within a 70 mile radius of one of the following locations: Madison, WI, Boston MA, Pheonix AZ, St. Joeseph MO, or Keene NH. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role.Position Compensation Range:$23.00 - $30.76Pay Rate Type:HourlyCompensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.Primary Accountabilities•Sells life insurance products to new or existing customers via various customer contact channels. Estimates and quotes policy premiums complying with underwriting guidelines. •Serves as additional sales support to existing channels to assist clients with recommending specific insurance solutions.•Answers inbound conservation calls and makes proactive outbound calls to help conserve life policies.•Works with policy holders and independent sales agents to identify and act on opportunities to conserve business.•Reviews existing coverage and advises customers regarding policy options.•Identifies gaps in coverage and advises the customer of their risks; recommends additional coverage as needed, and suggests options.•Makes appropriate recommendations on policy coverage and options, closes sales, and works with life operations to process applications or changes to policies. SpecializedKnowledge & Skills Requirements•Attention to detail to provide accurate quotes to clients.•Ability to multi-task on multiple computer systems/screens during a quote.•Ability to clearly explain insurance concepts and coverages to clients.Licenses•Must have or obtain proper Life Insurance license within three months of hire. License maintenance and continuing education required.•Resident Life license within 30 days of hire.•Non-resident Life license within 90 days of hire.Travel Requirements•Up to 10%.Physical Requirements•Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.