Sells insurance products through telemarketing.
Location: This position is onsite full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.
Responsibilities
Places and answers (inbound and outbound) telephone calls from/to potential customers. Assists with decisions regarding plans and products.
Follows up/through on leads provided.
Generates letters to prospective customers. Processes applications and prepares marketing/information packets.
To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:
Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience: One year of Telemarketing or Sales experience.
Required Skills and Abilities :
Ability to obtain Carolina Department of Insurance licensure within 60 days of hire.
Good judgment skills.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.
Effective presentation and customer service skills.
Basic business math proficiency.
Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence others.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Ability to lead, motivate and assess the performance of others.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word or other word processing software.
Required Training: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed.
We Prefer You to Have the Following:
Preferred Work Experience: 3 years-Customer service
Preferred Skills and Abilities : Working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software. Effective customer service skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet/database software.
What We Can Do for You:
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
What To Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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