Job Information
Guardian Life Life Product Support Specialist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
You are:
A self-starter who is inquisitive, customer focused, continuously looking at ways to broaden own expertise across the organization, has strong verbal and written communication skills and is an analytical thinker.
You have:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life insurance business experience
CLU, ChFC, CFP, or other professional designation a plus
Understanding of the general agency distribution system
Thorough knowledge of the life insurance industry with emphasis on whole life products, Guardian Life products and the target markets they serve
Experience working in life insurance sales and/or support with sales staff
5 years life insurance industry experience strongly preferred
Strong interpersonal skills
You will:
Provide General Agents, agents, staff members and brokers with individualized case consultations and illustration support for the products in our individual life portfolio, including traditional and variable life products.
Assist in the evolution of the team’s goal of providing product guidance on a larger scale
Develop effective sales support materials, including client pieces, investment performance comparison, competitor analysis, illustration and technical support pieces, and other related materials.
Contribute product expertise to the development of accurate and effective sales illustration software, including initiating software enhancements and supporting quality control.
Keep abreast of competitor actions and be able to compare competitive illustrations to Guardian illustrations.
Work with other Sales Support departments, Training, Marketing and other related departments in other Profit Centers to ensure a unified effort to support our field force.
Continually learn new sales support functions and new products (including those outside the life product portfolio) as a means to provide the best possible service to our customers.
Salary Range:
$57,810.00 - $86,715.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
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Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .