Rep Development Program Sales Trainee
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
The Cason Group serves insurance professionals by delivering creative sales and service solutions that exceed expectations through Group Benefits Individual Medical and Financial Services.
Job Title: Rep Development Program: Sales Trainee
Division: Group Benefits Financial Services or Individual Medical
Location: Initial training will take place in Columbia SC; Charlotte NC; Raleigh NC; Atlanta GA; or Nashville TN. Relocation may be required after successful completion of the training program. See application for potential placement locations.
Initial Training Period: Program length varies by division (8 months for Individual Medical and 18 months for Financial Services and Group Benefits).
Type: Full-Time; May require occasional overtime including evenings and weekends; Travel is required
Compensation: $60000 annual compensation with opportunities for increased earnings upon successful completion of Phase I of the Rep Development Program
Commitment: Three-Year Commitment to The Cason Group
Our Sales Trainee Rep Development Program (RDP) provides in-depth career training to our future TCG Sales Reps offering business and professional development while educating Trainees about the industry. Successful completion of the RDP will result in placement as a Sales Rep/Regional Consultant in a specified location.
What Our Sales Trainees Do:
- Consult and Collaborate: work with various departments to learn and perform aspects of TCG operations and sales-support roles
- Coordinate and Communicate: communicate regularly with Sales Representatives on prospecting appointments and advising agents and clients
- Drive Results: pass all RDP certifications; perform with excellence in meeting departmental metrics
- Stay Current in Industry: successfully obtain relevant Life and Health Insurance licensures; maintain up-to-date knowledge of products carriers quoting requirements prescreening underwriting guidelines and TCG procedures
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- Excellent communication interpersonal and customer services skills as it relates to positively influencing and persuading others
- Ability to develop and deliver effective sales presentations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy along with compliance of deadlines while managing and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Teams); knowledge of databases
- Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and positive company image while interacting with the public
Why You Should Work With Us:
- Excellent Benefits: Health Dental Vision Life and Disability insurance options
- 401K Retirement Plan with company contribution
- Paid Time Off (vacation and holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Charitable Matching and Paid Community Service Time
Required Experience:
Intern