Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Life Sales team as a Sales Support Specialist!
About the role
As a Sales Support Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the sales activities of our associate and external Individual Life Insurance sales team. In addition, you will correspond with advisors and wholesalers regarding Symetra's products and marketing programs. The Sales Support Specialist will have flexible hours, a flat management structure providing regular exposure to Senior Management, and a strong promote-from-within philosophy.
What you will do
- Answer the 800# for the Sales Desk where financial advisors and their office call for a number of reasons including but not limited to: product information, information on rates that are associated with our products, illustration requests and service issues
- Educate clients with thought leadership offered by Symetra. This comes by way of conference calls, direct phone calls and Teams meetings. While not product specific per se, this offering strengthens Symetra's value proposition to financial advisors and their distributors.
- Partner with sales team and internal partnerships to drive territory sales through assisting with product inquiries, product illustrations, updates on pending applications, and fulfilling orders for marketing material and sales literature.
- Calling campaign assistance--launch new products, identifying new sales opportunities.
Why work at Symetra
“If you're looking for a place to call home, grow professionally and personally and most importantly, be yourself, Symetra is the right fit.” Daniel P. - Senior Underwriter
“I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra. “ Megan H. - Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
“If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work.” Cris H. – Vice President, Internal Sales
What we offer you
We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Hourly Range: $21.00 – $35.19 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Who you are
- High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Life and Health license required within the first 3 months of employment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong technical/computer skills.
- Demonstrated success in a team environment.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and ability to multitask and problem-solve.
- Comfortable making outbound calls as well as receiving inbound calls.
- Relevant customer service experience, with an aptitude for sales.
- Desire to progress into a more advanced sales role.
- Previous life sales experience preferred.
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.
We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we're guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they're getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.
For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers
Work authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
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