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We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
The role:
We are looking for an experienced insurance agent to help build the SoFi Protect business and deliver exceptional experiences for SoFi members. SoFi Protect is the in-house insurance agency helping SoFi members fulfill their protection needs across Life, Home, and Auto Insurance.
If you like to SELL and ADVISE customers this role is for you. You will interact with members via email, chat, and phone to provide guidance and help them through coverage conversations. Since this is a newer part of the SoFi business, you will also be integral in building out the core processes and functions to shape and define how insurance is sold at SoFi.
This opportunity is for go-getters who want to be in a business at an early stage, helping to shape the future and accelerate their careers in sales and operations. By running after problems, putting members first, and having a positive approach, you will thrive and deliver differentiated experiences for our members.
What you’ll do:
- Engage potential and current members via phone, email, text, and chat to assist with their insurance needs
- Receive new leads and manage a pipeline of both SoFi members and direct-to-consumer leads
- Drive the entire lifecycle of the insurance sale from intake to quoting to fulfillment, navigating our panel of insurance providers.
- Assist the Business Lead of Protect with the operational build-out of SoFi Protect products and services
- Identify cross-sell opportunities and help close any coverage gaps.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to help further enhance the business.
We are a small team looking for someone who wants to be collaborative, identify problems, and have a voice in making the business better.
What you’ll need:
- 2+ years of experience selling Property & Casualty Insurance
- Must have valid state active licenses in Property & Casualty or Personal Lines insurance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven interpersonal and sales skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals are highly preferred
- Ability to multitask and stay organized to meet deadlines on time
- Ability to analyze members' needs and provide a tailored insurance solution
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and flexible with the ability to take an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving
Nice to have
- Independent agency experience working with broad range of insurance carriers
- Servicing experience
- Life insurance experience
** Though not guaranteed, a successful agent has the potential to earn compensation ranging from $53k - $75k in their first year, with top performers able to reach up to $90k, through a combination of hourly pay and incentive compensation. These numbers are subject to change based on the business and incentive strategy **
SoFi New York, New York, USA Office
Our New York office, located in the meat-packing district, provides an open work environment and is a hub for our finance teams. Our large conference, flexible work spaces, huddle rooms, and shared community areas allows our teams to openly collaborate while looking at some spectacular views.
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