Insurance Sales Associate

Insurance Sales Associate

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week. We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

This Associate position presents a valuable opportunity to obtain licensure, gain knowledge in property and casualty insurance, enhance your skills, and further your career within the insurance industry. As an Associate, you will engage in study and preparation for the state insurance licensing examination. Upon obtaining your license, you will assist in generating Property & Casualty sales by supporting ongoing prospecting and lead generation efforts. You will learn to leverage branch networking and partnerships across VyStar Insurance Agency's diverse range of product offerings while ensuring insurance offerings comply with the requirements set by carriers, sales centers, and regulatory authorities. This position provides an opportunity to enhance your skills in driving sales transactions to contribute to the profitability of the VyStar Insurance Agency (VIA).

Essential Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development

• Assist in developing strategies to identify new internal and external sales opportunities.
• Help build and maintain relationships with VIA members and non-members.
• Support efforts to ensure customer satisfaction, promoting renewals and referrals.
• Learn to cross-sell and grow VIA's overall book of business through various product offerings.

Consultative Service and Problem Solving

Sales Channels and Cross-Selling

Relationship Building

All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job :

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required; pursuing a college degree is preferred.

Computer Skills

Basic proficiency in MS Office products (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and other related computer applications. Familiarity with Agency Management systems is a plus.

Certifications

Currently pursuing or holds an active State Property & Casualty license (2044 Personal Lines License preferred).

Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Disclaimers and Work Environment

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.