Sr. Advisor Consultant, Highland Capital Brokerage - Osaic

Sales & Operations Opportunity in Insurance Industry

Sr. Advisor Consultant, Highland Capital Brokerage

Location:         ALL LOCATIONS & REMOTE

Type:                Full-time

Compensation: $55,000 - $150,000 expected 1st year earnings in a draw plus uncapped commission-based payment structure with excellent earning potential. 

Our competitive compensation is just one component of Osaic’s total compensation package. Additional benefits include: health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, vacation and sick time, volunteer days and much more.  To view more details of what you can look forward to, visit our careers page:  

Summary:

The position is for an individual to make targeted calls to financial advisors who have an interest in selling annuities to their clients through Highland.  Main duties will consist of making a stated number of calls from planned lists of advisors who have been identified as licensed to do business, as well as to those who have shown interest in sales content promoted from Highland. Ultimately the calls should result in a stated number of appointments with the advisors to meet with Highland’s salespeople. The individual must possess a passion for customer interaction, be sales minded, and become familiar with concepts that they are recommending.

Responsibilities:

• Make a high volume of outbound calls daily to lists of prospective and existing advisors tied to POS VPs with goal to result in securing appointments
• Cultivate client relationships through outbound calls to identified lists of advisors regarding their interest in products, concepts, and/or insurance carriers Highland represents
• Be able to actively engage in conversation, accurately provide relevant information, and clearly document conversation outcomes in the Salesforce customer relationship management system on a timely basis
• Be sales-minded and open to connecting via phone with large network of advisors, including using voicemail
• Remain goal oriented with a focus on achieving sales success based on pre-determined goals for number of calls and appointments, leading to successful conversions to sales results
• Set appointments and identify prospective advisors’ financial interests and product education opportunities
• Use a professional approach in written and verbal communication when communicating with potential advisors 
• Generate new business leads via telephone, networking, and other lead sources as directed by leadership
• Actively listen to and transfer calls when appropriate to achieve a first call resolution or result in appointment, or to provide additional information on product recommendations
• Collaborate and work closely with the Sales Support teams, including Business Development Associates, Sales Support Associations, and Vice Presidents.
• Display passion and commitment to deliver an experience that improves our customers’ perception of our offerings
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn about the insurance industry and insurance products and how they may impact each customer’s needs
• Participate in educational opportunities for multiple career tracks in life or annuity, sales support or sales
• Maintain a commitment to engaging in team discussions, educational webinars, self-study classes, and other professional growth opportunities as presented
• Provide continuous excellent customer service to advisor base as needed, operating with both a competitive salary and an incentive-based compensation program                 
• All other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred, H.S. Diploma or GED certificate + Significant Practical Experience will be considered.
• Willingness to obtain Life and Health Insurance License

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years brokerage New Business or Life Insurance company experience is required.
• 3+ years relevant Financial Services Industry experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer, including carrier and vendor websites
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Prior sales experience is required
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes
• Customer service experience or mindset
• Effective at time management
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently

Preferred Requirements:

• Series 6 & 63 preferred, or Series 7
• Knowledge of Life Insurance, LTC and Disability Income a plus
• Call center team experience a plus

Osaic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and we hire the most qualified candidates without regard for age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, language differences, nationality or national origin, family or marital status, physical, mental, and developmental abilities (or the perception of a disability), genetic information, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, skin color, social or economic class, education, work and behavioral styles, political affiliation, military service, caste, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Osaic.

Osaic does not consider applications from candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting.

Osaic only accepts candidates from contracted recruiting firms and only for searches approved prior to submissions. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited submissions.