Inside Sales Representative (3472)

Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Inc

Orange, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brokerage, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, English Language, Error Handling, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Inside Sales, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Office Equipment, Sales, Telephone Skills, Underwriting
LOCATION
Orange, CA
POSTED
7 days ago

Purpose of Position:

The Inside Sales Representative will facilitate the sales of small group and group related products for a specific block of brokers. This position is responsible for new business relationships, following up on outstanding quotes, negotiating with carriers, and representing the Company. Position will also be involved in facilitating a speedy underwriting process and meeting goals and objectives on a monthly basis.

Essential Functions:

  • To provide broker support via telephone by:

  • Answering questions

  • Providing technical/legislative information

  • Screening and directing new business sales

  • Following up on outstanding quotes

  • Handling carrier exceptions

  • Facilitating a speedy underwriting process.

  • On-site or remote regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.

  • Other job duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Position requires that candidates speak fluent English and communicate effectively.
  • Must have strong knowledge of group medical insurance and related aspects.
  • Must have strong people skills, strong phone skills and ability to prioritize.
  • Must be detail oriented with ability to work independently in a fast- paced environment with constantly changing parameters.
  • Self-motivated and goal oriented.
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.

Educational Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • College diploma and industry designations helpful but not required.
  • CA Life & Health license required. If successful applicant does not have insurance license, he/she will be required to obtain one within

three (3) months of date of hire.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasional standing and walking. Must have adequate hearing for phone work. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must be able to use a keyboard and other office equipment. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

About the Company

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Word & Brown Insurance Administrators Inc

The Word & Brown Companies were founded in 1985 by John M. Word III and Edward “Rusty” Brown, Jr., with the launch of the Word & Brown General Agency (Word & Brown Insurance Administrators, Inc.) – and a commitment to providing superior service, innovative technology and sought-after products and services.

We've spent more than 30 years connecting businesses to industry-leading solutions in every area of health insurance and employee benefits.  Through down-to-earth, personalized service, we've built a reputation for providing brokers, carriers, employers, individuals and families with access to the people, tools and technology to help them succeed.  We call it providing “Service of Unequalled Excellence”.

The Word & Brown Companies include the:

  • Word & Brown General Agency - California and Nevada's largest general agency focused on group, individual and family coverage
  • CHOICE Administrators - the nation’s leading developer and distributor of health insurance exchange programs
  • California Rx Card and Nevada Drug Card - which offer card holders discounts of up to 75% on prescription drugs at more than 68,000 pharmacies from coast to coast.

We extend this same level of service to our most important assets - our employees.

Our broad array of benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Chiropractic plans for you and your dependents
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • A variety of voluntary benefits, such as Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, and others
  • Retirement 401(k) plan with a 25% Company match
  • Vacation, sick time, and a floating holiday
  • Flexible spending account for unreimbursed medical, dependent care, and transportation expenses
  • Educational assistance
  • In-house training and development that support career advancement
  • A wide variety of employee events and recognition programs

In addition to competitive salaries and the generous benefits listed above, we take pride in the friendly, family culture that sets our company apart from other corporations. We support personal and professional growth opportunities in a fun, friendly, and family environment. Our corporate campus is centrally located near Old Town Orange, close to shopping malls, parks, museums, and an eclectic choice of restaurants and cafes. We also employ individuals in locations across California and Nevada. Our emphasis is on hiring top-notch individuals to help us retain our #1 spot as the leading resource for brokers, carriers, businesses and individuals across the country. If you're interested in joining the Word & Brown Companies, we invite you to check out our Employment Opportunities and apply online!

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Insurance
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.wbcompanies.com