Business Development Associate - Employee Benefits 65+ Services

Business Development Associate

Alliant Insurance is hiring a Business Development Associate for our Employee Benefits 65+ division with Transitions Benefit Group office! In office: 290 E Main St, Canton, GA 30114, open to remote candidates with 2+ years of experience Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST Compensation is a combination of hourly rate + commission

Responsible for providing support services to promote the company's product portfolio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes the company's product portfolio with specialization in product(s) assigned.
• Makes outbound calls to recruit agents to set appointments for Marketing Consultants.
• Handles 100+ recruiting calls per day and 2 hours of talk time with agents and agencies.
• Refers agents to Marketing Consultants based on additional informational needs, particularly for products outside the scope of the position.
• Utilizes and updates Hubspot for recruiting calls and email sequencing.
• Updates and maintains Contact Management System information in accordance with policies and procedures; Updates and maintains task list.
• Recruits agents to participate in special marketing opportunities.
• Works collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of the business by serving on relevant internal and external committees.
• Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

• High School, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or a related field
• Three (3) or more years of General insurance industry or related field (financial services, marketing, web-based business, business-to-business customer service or call center)

Skills:

• Working knowledge of insurance services industries and specific current knowledge of product lines assigned to the marketer
• Knowledge of the general industry procedures, practices and terminology
• Skill in working effectively with inbound and outbound callers/customers
• Skill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflicts
• Skill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, telephone system, etc
• Skill in the use of time management and organization skills
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with all customers, employees and the general public
• Skill in project management
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a constructive manner
• Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies
• Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, make and execute decisions

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.