Telesales Agent Job in Irving 75038, Texas US

HealthCompare is the leading source for online health insurance quotes. Our goal is to help individuals and families find the lowest cost health insurance based on their individual needs and budget. We work with dozens of top health insurance providers ensuring we deliver the lowest rates possible for health insurance coverage in all 50 states.  We currently have an opening in our Irving,  Texas office for a Telesales Agent.  This position will be responsible for generating new Medicare Insurance Sales through consultative selling on plan options in the prospects area.

Essential Functions of this position are as follows:

·         Receive inbound calls from customers who have questions on health insurance options for all 50 states.

·         Make outbound sales calls on a variety of sales campaigns.  

  Recommend the best carrier and plan, based upon the  customer’s needs

·         Quote, present, and close sales while overcoming objections.

·         Follow up on “book of business” on a consistent basis by making outbound follow up calls to prospects

·         Provide a positive customer experience with excellent customer satisfaction

·         Meet sales and productivity goals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

·         Update customer file in CRM with summary of interaction

 

Knowledge, Skills Abilities Required:

 

·         2+ years sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas

·         2+ years selling in the insurance industry, including Medicare Plans and Supplemental Insurance

·         2+ years experience working in a blended call center environment

·         Excellent listening and communication skills

·         Excellent computer and navigational skills

·         Excellent work ethic and adherence to work schedule

·         Self starter who is highly motivated

 

Educational Requirements:

·         High school diploma or equivalent. 

·         Medicare Licensed Agent  required.  
 

* Must be able to pass complete background check (including criminal and education) and credit check.

 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit for extended lengths of time.  Close vision required.  Must have adequate hearing for phone work and excellent verbal communication skills in English.  Must have ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel and manipulate the phone and keyboard.