Health & Life Insurance Agent - Entry level / Trainee Job at Talent Edge Recruiting, West Caldwell, NJ

  • Talent Edge Recruiting
  • West Caldwell, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Insurance Agent – Entry Level

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Location: West Caldwell, NJ (100% onsite)

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Position Type: Full-Time

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Compensation: $33k/yr + Commission ($65,000 to $105,000+)

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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

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About the Opportunity

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My client is a small, independent insurance brokerage looking for a motivated, driven, and outgoing Entry-Level Insurance Agent to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to break into the insurance industry, develop sales skills, and build a long-term career with significant earning potential.

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No prior insurance experience or licensing is required. The right candidate will receive hands-on training and sales scripts while learning how to develop relationships with businesses, present insurance solutions, and close new accounts.

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This is a sales-driven opportunity for someone who is comfortable picking up the phone, making cold calls, and putting in the work to build a successful book of business.

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What You'll Do

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  • Make outbound cold calls and send cold emails to prospective business clients.
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  • Identify and connect with employers who may benefit from group and individual health and life insurance solutions.
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  • Schedule appointments and build relationships with potential clients.
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  • Conduct introductory meetings to understand each company's insurance needs.
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  • Prepare and deliver insurance presentations to prospective clients.
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  • Follow up with prospects, overcome objections, and close new business.
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  • Meet with clients virtually or in person as needed.
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  • Maintain accurate records, organize documentation, and follow established procedures.
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  • Use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and insurance carrier portals to support daily activities.
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  • Consistently prospect for new business and develop a long-term client portfolio.
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What We're Looking For

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  • A self-motivated, ambitious individual with a strong work ethic.
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  • Comfortable making cold calls, sending outreach emails, and speaking with new people.
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  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
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  • Competitive mindset with the ability to handle rejection and stay persistent.
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  • Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to follow established processes.
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  • Willingness to learn the insurance industry and commit to building a long-term career.
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  • Comfortable working in a small, hands-on office environment.
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  • No prior insurance experience, college degree, or insurance license is required. Recent graduates and candidates looking to start a career in sales are encouraged to apply.
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Compensation & Earning Potential

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  • Starting pay of $33k/yr plus strong commission.
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  • Significant commission-based earning potential as your client portfolio grows.
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  • Opportunity to build a recurring book of business, with commissions potentially continuing as long-term client relationships are maintained.
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  • Temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position.
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Important: This role requires patience and persistence. Sales cycles can take several months, so candidates must be comfortable investing time and effort into building their pipeline before seeing substantial commission earnings.

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Benefits - all availability after 90 days except 401k

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  • Medical insurance - Blue Cross Blue Shield plan.
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  • Paid federal holidays.
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  • Paid time off
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  • 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after one year of employment, with matching terms negotiable.
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Work Environment

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  • Onsite position in West Caldwell, NJ.
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  • Small, close-knit brokerage with direct access to the owner and hands-on training.
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  • Casual office environment with an individual office.
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  • Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced insurance professional and grow with the business.
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Interview Process

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  • One onsite interview with the owner.
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Ready to Get Started?

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If you're hungry to succeed, enjoy connecting with people, and want an opportunity where your effort can directly influence your earnings, this could be an excellent starting point for your career in insurance sales. Apply today!

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship, Casual work, Work at office, Monday to Friday

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