Job description

For over 55 years First Financial Group of America has been protecting families by offering insurance and investment products through employers. We are a full service broker who has professional relationships with over 100 different insurance and investment companies. We are continually shopping the market for our clients in an effort to assure that our clients and their employees are offered the best voluntary benefits for the very best price available.

We offer our colleagues an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision prescription drug plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, business professional dress attire, 401k, commissions/bonus pay, and a company car! The position typically works Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Position Summary

The Account Development Coordinator is responsible for company sales directives as outlined by the Texas State Manager to achieve company sales goals. The position will work within assigned territory to develop new business with existing and potential clients and will work closely with the Texas State Manager for their territory to drive sales and achieve the Branch and position quotas. The ADC prepares presentations for insurance committees and school boards as well as completing RFP questions, request for contract, new carrier paperwork, obtain carrier quotes, complete market research and analysis, draft a cover letter and submit top carriers in the bid proposal, as well as making presentations to insurance committees and school boards. After new accounts are established, the ADC will onboard and continue to support the sale through post enrollment.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of sales/marketing experience, including working in a customer support role within a fast-paced sales/marketing environment.
• 3 – 5 years proven track record of new business development sales
• Travel at least 50% of the time (with overnight stays)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Expert knowledge of general benefit plan terminology
• Expert knowledge of core and voluntary benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug service and retirement plans).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook.
• Strong customer service skills and a proven track record of handling sensitive client information.
• Must have proven oral & written communication, as well as presentation skills through work.

Preferred Qualifications

• FINRA Series 6 & 63
• Group 1 Life & Health Insurance License
• Knowledge of the K-12 market benefits highly preferred.

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearances and successfully complete a thorough background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• sales: 3 years (Required)
• Business development: 3 years (Required)
• benefit plan terminology: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Life & Health Insurance License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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