Job Description

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in Urbandale, Iowa office:

Insurance Sales Representative II

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. Were in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees whether were designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs

What can you expect?

* You will sell personal lines insurance products to new clients via phone in a call center environment, utilizing leads provided by the company.
* You will handle complex interactions with little or no assistance.

What is in it for you?

The estimated base salary range for this role is from $34,000 to $36,000 with the final salary being determined on an individual basis taking into consideration factors such as:

* Candidate's Experience
* Candidate's Education
* Any additional certifications/credentials

In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer the following benefits to all of our colleagues:

* Health and welfare benefits
* Tuition assistance
* 401k and other retirement savings programs
* Employee assistance programs - physical, mental, and financial

We will count on you to:

* Answer inbound calls to sell insurance products to new clients
* Market insurance products via the telephone to maximize sales of insurance plans by preparing and presenting solutions, negotiating and overcoming objections, and assisting in purchasing appropriate products
* Pre-qualify applicants to determine eligibility and ask underwriting questions to determine if specified prospective client meets carrier requirements
* Ensure carrier, state, and company guidelines are adhered to
* Cross sell insurance products, identify sales leads, and make outbound calls to finalize a sale
* Document all information related to the call for reporting purposes

What you need to have:

* 2 - 4 years of sales or other relevant experience required
* Ability to motivate and influence people towards suggested products/solutions
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers on the telephone
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
* An appropriate license must be obtained for the position. License required could include Property and Casualty or Personal Lines

What makes you stand out:

* Iowa Property and Casualty or Personal Lines license with non-resident licenses a plus
* Insurance sales experience
* Call center experience

If you are interested in submitting your application for this opportunity, click apply and follow the steps outlined on each page. Over the course of the application, you will be asked upload a resume, provide some additional information about your work experience and answer some optional demographic questions. If you are a good fit for one of our opportunities, someone from the Marsh & McLennan Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to discuss next steps

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.