Account Executive

Description

Allied National is excited to announce we are seeking an energetic and experienced Account Executive to join our growing sales team! We are looking for a team player who is eager to work hand in hand with other Account Executives as well as Sales Representatives. This individual will be responsible for agent prospecting, training, and management of our sales and sales promotion activities.  They will also work with all Allied sales channels including independent agents and all distribution channels that sell Allied group benefits products.

· Maintain current knowledge of group health insurance industry trends and competition within the marketplace.

· Exhibit and market (effectively interact) all Allied products at industry trade shows, conferences/meetings. Conduct educational webinars and on-site agent training events.

· Cooperate with appropriate staff in other departments within Allied to support the needs of agents in the field.

· Field and respond to phone calls referred to by other departments/officers and directly from the sales support line.

· Use Allied internal systems to complete and accurately document all pertinent sales and follow-up activity with assigned agent contacts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred
• 2 years minimum field and/or telephone insurance sales experience
• Must hold a current Life and Health/Accident Agent's license. If not currently licensed, must gain licensure within the first 3 months of employment
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to listen and question to determine level of understanding and/or define problems. Ability to express self clearly in a courteous, confident, and consistent manner
• May include some travel to appointments outside of the company via airlines or automobiles. Must have a valid driver's license, personal transportation, and personal auto insurance.