Mid-Level Life Solutions Specialist - Plano
PLANO, TX, 75023, USA
- Sales
- Volunteer
- life insurance sales
- financial advice
- insurance specialist
The Mid-Level Life Solutions Specialist at USAA assesses members' life insurance needs, provides personalized advice, and recommends appropriate financial products to help ensure members' financial security. This role involves handling inbound and outbound communications, understanding member financial situations, and supporting insurance acquisition and retention efforts. Candidates must have relevant licenses, sales experience, and strong communication skills, with the position based in Plano, TX requiring on-site work.
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 5 days per week. This position can be based at the Plano, TX Campus . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
Receives request for advice from current and prospective members through various channels, including inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, faxes, and video telephony. Special Acquisitions Team employees will primarily place outbound calls triggered from underwriting work items.
Asks questions to discover key information, including life events, and to understand member needs. Documents relevant information.
Uncovers and recognizes life events, understands and assesses the member's needs, financial situation, and goals.
Develops and understands appropriate life insurance strategies based on individual member needs. Provides intermediate protection planning advice, including insurance protection, estate planning and enhanced solutions like long term care products.
Recommends relevant life insurance product and solutions and refers members who may need financial advice to the respective department.
Motivates member to take action on recommendation(s) and resolves objections using intermediate sales techniques and intermediate persuasion skills. Implements recommendation(s).
Monitors legislative initiatives that may impact economy, society, and personal financial situation.
Educates membership on implications of economic, industry trends and tax law changes, as well as USAA's
products and services.
May conduct outbound follow-up calls to complete member acquisition of products and services previously discussed.
Serves as a resource to less experienced team members on escalated issues of a routine nature.
Guides and influences less experienced team members.
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday / 7:30am – 7:00pm (Central)
An 8 hour shift will fall within these hours
This role is required to be in office, with potential hybrid opportunity after 6 months.
What you have:
High School diploma or GED
Required maintenance of Life/Health license
Required annual completion of AHIP and Broker/Carrier appointments when applicable.
2 years of financial industry and/or life sales experience
Experience delivering frequent written and oral communication
Experience acquiring and applying new concepts and information
Experience processing and analyzing information
Experience fulfilling requests and meeting deadlines
Experience resolving conflict and negotiating
Experience multi-tasking in an operating systems environment
Experience participating in or leading teams
Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required
What sets you apart:
4+ years experience working in Sales with life insurance
1+ years experience working in a call center environment
CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter or comparable designation
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $66,340 - $111,940
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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