Remote Sales Agent

Company Overview<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><img src="https://selectquoteinc.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=106&hashed=995862357" alt="" width="880" height="110"></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: <strong>to help our customers protect the people they value most.</strong> We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 9pt;">But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.</span></p> <br>About the Role<br><br><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #00aec7;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #404040;">Senior Sales Agent</span> </span></strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #00aec7;">Job Summary: </span></strong></span></p><p style="margin-right: 15.85pt; padding-left: 6.66667px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As a sales agent with SelectQuote Senior, You will speak to people who have responded to a variety of marketing campaigns, conduct an extensive needs analysis with these customers, and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: #ffffff;">sell </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">the Medicare products that meet their needs. You will also assist with enrolling customers into their insurance plans pending business needs. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="padding-left: 6px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">It’s an exciting time to join SelectQuote. We became publicly traded in 2020 with the first 100% virtual IPO (non-biotech) in American history. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Interested in Uncapped Commissions?:</span></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><p style="margin-right: 10.95pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We offer a  W-2 base pay plus commissions, which result in a first-year target income of $70,000+. </span></p></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><p style="margin-right: 10.95pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This role is best suited for commission-seeking candidates with uncapped commission potential.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><p style="margin-right: 10.95pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Top agents who are focused on the commission potential can earn above  $150k annually.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><p style="margin-right: 10.95pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Other performance-based incentives could include prizes, spot bonuses, award trips, and more!</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="padding-left: 6.66667px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Job Perks:</span></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-right: 18.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bonus opportunity during training - In addition to your base pay, agents are also eligible for various bonuses based on performance during training</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-right: 18.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">New Employee Referral Bonus Available - Associates can earn a bonus for referring candidates who are successfully hired.</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="line-height: 1.2; margin-right: 18.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Comparison shopping - We represent many recognized carriers which allows agents the ability to provide unbiased recommendations to ensure we offer  customers the products that meet their needs. We offer Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, and an assortment of ancillary products including dental and vision. </span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">No requirement to purchase leads or prospects </span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">High earning potential – 1st year average annual income is $70k. Top agents have the potential to make $150k annually or more. </span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 11.55pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Growth opportunities – We offer leadership development training and we promote from within for those employees seeking career advancement between all three divisions, regardless of tenure</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Full benefits – Including health, life, dental, vision, 401(k) + company match, paid time off, etc.</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #00aec7;">Essential Duties and Responsibilities: </span></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 9.25pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Commission-driven - Agents who do well here are driven by our uncapped commission structure and do not just settle for the hourly rate</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Competitive, self-motivated personality  - You need to have a drive to overcome customer objections and compete with yourself and other agents to succeed and hit new goals</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #00aec7;">Skills/Abilities: </span></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 30.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to adjust to business needs & changes - You need to be able to commit to high-volume hours during peak season. We need all hands on deck during this time</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 30.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">It is imperative agents understand the fluidity of this role. Agents could be asked to assist with enrolling clients in their Medicare plans, assisting our Healthcare Select team with other initiatives, and other potential responsibilities as needed</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Technology skills - We use a proprietary CRM system that requires an ability to manipulate multiple systems and find critical information while maintaining a conversation with the client; efficiency with Google Suite, soft phones, and multiple screens is crucial for success</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #00aec7;">Education and Experience:  </span></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 9.25pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">1 year of recent sales experience preferred</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 30.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Previous job stability</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 30.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">High school diploma or the equivalent is required</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 30.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proven track record of highly successful performance in previous roles</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #00aec7;">Requirements: </span></strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 30.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">If you do not currently hold an active Life & Health or Accident & Health insurance producer license in your resident state, you will be required to obtain the necessary license prior to starting with assistance from our onboarding team </span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-right: 30.1pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Hardwired high-speed internet connection with a minimum download speed of 20mbps and upload speed of 20mbps. If you do not currently have this, you will be required to upgrade prior to the start date</span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer </span></p></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; margin-left: 5pt;"><p style="margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Due to HIPAA regulations, agents must work in a private workspace, free of distractions, with no other household traffic</span></p></li></ul><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #00aec7;">SelectQuote Core Values: </span></strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">S</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ervice: We create positive customer experiences. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">E</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ntrepreneurship: We create, innovate, & take risks. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">L</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">eadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">E</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">mpowerment: We embrace a changing environment. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">C</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ourage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">T</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">eamwork: We help, support, & celebrate each other. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Disclaimer: </span></em></strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.</span></em></span></p> <br>Additional Information<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;">#LI-EX</p>

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