Sales Desk - Co-Op Student

Sales Desk - Co-Op Student

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of more than 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Sales Desk Co-Op will work directly with our Internal Sales Associate team and gain an introduction to financial services and sales. They will focus on educating agents on life insurance and annuity products via phone and email, with NO COLD CALLING.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Sales Desk Co-Op will go through a 6-week sales training program with the ability to get licensed
• Gain an introduction into financial services and sales
• Educate agents on life insurance and annuity products via phone and email
• No cold calling
• Potential for full-time work after graduation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Rising Junior with 3.2 GPA or higher
• Major in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Communications or Analytics

Energetic and Passionate: Use your knowledge and energetic work ethic work ethic to support agents and Field Leaders who sell our life and annuity products.

Competitive go-getter: Ready to earn a base salary plus a quarterly variable bonus? You will have the chance to engage in friendly team competitions to win rewards and recognition.

People Person: Put that emotional and social intelligence to good use by helping agents grow their business with National Life through providing solutions and business development opportunities.

Relationship Builder: You’ll carry out the Sales Desk mission of winning the sale by building relationships based on authenticity, seamless service and acting with a sense of urgency.

Growth Driven: The Sales Desk is the farm team for the organization. Your drive and performance can lead to opportunities to move into an External Field Leader role or to other Home Office positions. We are committed to developing internal talent – our people are our secret sauce.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 6-month paid co-op program where student becomes full-time employee of the organization
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Exposure to projects and cross-functional business leaders
• Learning opportunities throughout program

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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