Now Hiring - Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance - Insurance Sales Agent in Maryville, TN

Full description of the position

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Insurance Sales Agents position exists to make daily outbound sales calls, answer inbound sales calls/referrals, respond to web leads, and to offer personal lines insurance quotes to prospective new customers through the many top carriers we represent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs outbound call prospecting, contacting potential customers, identifying needs, assuring qualification, and closing sales.
• Answers calls, prepare and underwrite quotes generated from incoming sales calls.
• Maintains follow up bucket to continue to drive the sales process and closeout completed sales.
• Underwrites policies with a fair and objective process that protects the company and provides correct and adequate coverage for our customers.
• Gathers and maintains records, files, and additional underwriting exhibits such as pictures and appraisals.
• Prepares and email quotes from potential customers requesting quotes via HomeFirst Agency website.
• Helps prepare and maintain marketing materials for various sales and mailing campaigns.
• Communicates with lenders to facilitate insurance binders/invoices for closings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Some college or insurance training would be helpful.
• Must have a TN Property & Casualty Insurance License. Life licensing is a plus. Continued education is also required.
• Must possess the ability to clearly communicate with customers, peers, and superiors alike, explaining complex concepts and addressing numerous concerns from potential clients.
• An Agent must be able to manage many tasks simultaneously, be an expert time manager, self-sufficient and able to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Outbound sales, cold-calling and telephone prospecting skills are bolstered by clear speaking ability, creative conversation, empathetic and active listening skills, and deductive/investigative reasoning abilities.
• An Agent is expected to complete underwriting on manufactured home policies that are going to be issued. This requires insightful thinking and deductive reasoning abilities.
• Flexible and adaptive to change. An Agent must be able to anticipate potential problems and develop solutions rapidly.
• Possess organization and follow-up skills.
• AS400, Excel, Word, and Link experience a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to talk and type at the same time.
• 90% communication methods completed over the phone. Must be able to exchange accurate information at all times.
• Ability to identify and assess account status and determine appropriate process.
• Constantly works in an indoor temperature controlled, sealed window office environment or flexibility to work from home.

BENEFITS:

• Work-life balance
• Community philanthropy
• Collaborative and energetic work environment- teamwork
• Professional development and promotion opportunities- culture of mentoring
• Medical and Dental Plan with Prescription Coverage and Vision
• Paid time off days (PTO) and holiday
• 401(K) includes 100% company match of the first 4%
• Wellness Programs and On-site workout facility
• Tuition Assistance
• On-site restaurant
• Generous BONUSES

HomeFirst Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Home First Agency is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid remote
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Are you willing to submit to a background check as part of the hiring process?

a. Yes
b. No

• If offered employment, are you willing to submit to a drug screening?

a. Yes
b. No

• Are you willing to submit your application and related authorizations and acknowledgments electronically?

a. Yes
b. No

• I am at least 18 years of age.

a. Yes
b. No

• Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or no contest to any crime other than a traffic offense?

a. Yes
b. No

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maryville, TN 37804