Regional Sales Consultant Job Listing at Prudential in Shelton, CT

Insurance, Finance

Successful candidates for the National Sales Desk, in the Shelton, CT location,  will have an in-depth understanding of the Annuities/Financial Services industry and key competitors in the marketplace. The Annuities Sales Desk Specialist/Internal Wholesaler will develop new business within the territory by calling identified representatives and providing sales and marketing information and provide follow up information as requested. Annuities Sales Desk Specialists will maintain contact with Financial Professionals and keep them up to date on products, provide offer information, ideas and other material required in completing sales. The Internal Wholesaler will stay informed of business trends in the industry in order to be proactive in providing sales solutions and work closely with External Wholesalers, Marketing, Compliance, and Sales Management. Will build relationships with Financial Professionals within territory. Will possess demonstrated territory management skills and ability to organize multiple priorities, have a solid understanding of a business-to-business sales model; Strong self motivators and maintain open communication with External Wholesaler. Successful candidates will participate in an attractive compensation plan.

• Action oriented - dynamic self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
  
• Ability to "sell" the product
  
• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of more complex annuity and industry-related concepts
  
• Excellent telephone communication skills
  
• Strong teamwork orientation
  
• 3 - 5 years of sales experience, preferably in financial services
  
• Strong customer focus
  
• FINRA Series 6 & 63 (preferred)State Insurance license (preferred)
  

Prudential and its affiliates, Newark, New Jersey are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in our workforce