Sales Associate - Direct Sales

Prudential Financial companies serve individual and institutional customers worldwide and include The Prudential Insurance Company of America, one of the largest life insurance companies in the United States. These companies offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, pension and retirement-related services and administration, asset management, banking and trust services, real estate brokerage franchises, relocation services and, through a joint venture, retail securities brokerage services. For more information, visit www.prudential.com ROCK YOUR CAREER as part of our dynamic SALES TEAM! Ready to ROCK YOUR CAREER with a respected industry pacesetter? Ready for professional options that suit your work preferences and lifestyle? Then you're ready for Prudential Financial, a global powerhouse with a 130-year track record of leadership! With $2 trillion of life insurance in force, Prudential continues to expand through aggressive business development and superior service delivery. Recognized by Business Week as one of America's most successful companies, and ranked by DiversityInc., Working Mother and Fortune as one of America's best places to work, Prudential is where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded! At Prudential, we value our team members and prove it with competitive compensation, ongoing advancement potential, continuing education, and world-class benefits. Don't miss out! DESCRIPTION: As the marketplace changes, consumers are demanding choices in the products they purchase and the way they do business with companies. Prudential is responding to this trend by establishing an alternate distribution channel by which current and prospective customers may purchase insurance over the telephone. Sales associates will be responsible for accepting sales leads from various sources and assisting clients in business decisions through superior sales skills. This position provides sales leads and does not require cold calling, and some potential purchases may already have an existing relationship with Prudential. Our successful sales associates use passion, commitment and professionalism to deliver a winning message on an outstanding portfolio of products. Specific responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following: -Conduct tele-sales including needs analysis, providing quote(s), product recommendation, application submission and contract delivery via telephone and mail. -Make appropriate recommendations to the customer regarding the appropriate amount of insurance and coverage to meet their needs. -Meet established production goals for Individual Life Insurance and quality standards with customers and partners. -Receive and manage leads from multiple sources (internet, inbound calls, etc), contact prospective purchasers, conduct follow-up calls/interviews, maintain ongoing relationship with customer for future sales/conversion opportunities The compensation for this position includes a guaranteed base salary with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on sales performance. Total compensation potential with top performance is 50-90K. -2 years of successful tele-sales experience preferred -Ability to communicate in a clear and efficient manner over the telephone -Current life or securities licenses or the ability to become licensed within 3 months of employment -Remain current on all regulatory requirements (i.e. continuing education, state replacement rules, suitability requirements, etc) -Strong multitasking and organizational skills with attention to detail -Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment Prudential is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce.Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to an extensive background screening and a credit check. Failure to comply will eliminate an applicant from consideration for this position. Any negative information obtained as a result of the background screening may result in the disqualification of the applicant from this and any other position in Prudential, including their current position if they are an internal applicant.