Life Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 or more years in insurance sales and management experience with a career agent field force required
• Extensive working knowledge of life insurance products conceptually, analytically, and structurally, and proficiency in running illustration systems
• Advanced working knowledge of product usage in need-fulfillment and sales situations, knowledge of advanced sales a plus
• Project management experience with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Completion, or working towards industry designations, in particular CLU, ChFC, CFP, LUTCF
• Ability to travel 75% of the time is a necessity
• Series 6, 63 or obtain within one year of employment

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the overall success and growth of the career agency system through continual marketing of KCL life insurance products to the field, potential GA’s and agent candidates.
• Build the proficiency and effectiveness of the sales force by providing training on life insurance products and sales applications of these products.
• Assist agents in analyzing and comparing our life insurance products versus competitors’ products, both generally and in case specific situations via the competition desk and agency visits.
• Assist agents in the application and illustration of fixed and variable life insurance products in case-specific sales situations
• Contribute to the overall success and growth of third party sales and marketing agreements through continual marketing of KCL life insurance products and sales ideas.

Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position

Kansas City Life Insurance Company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.