Internal Sales Consultant I ALFS | Hybrid - Allianz - Minneapolis

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What you do:

Internal Sales Consultant I on the ALFS Distributions Sales Desk for variable and fixed indexed annuities. You will provide consultative sales services via 800 line. You will influence financial advisors to write Allianz business with objective of attaining sales targets through emphasis on focus firms. Sales efforts are aligned to sales targets of ALFS Distribution. You will collaborate with an external Retirement Consultant to build relationships with financial advisors and grow the production and the overall territory's production. This role directly impacts Allianz Life's Top Line Growth. You will report to the Interal Sales Manager.

Activity and Results:

1) Meet and exceed sales and activity performance benchmarks: Dials, Conversations, Leads, new producers, producer retention.

2) Utilize each contact as an opportunity to gain a commitment from the advisor for business.

3) Utilize each contact as an opportunity to build relationships and understand how to provide value to the financial professional.

4) Utilize database and other tracking methods to track advisors' productions levels on current and proposed sales activity.

Time Management:

1) Effective use of the day, inbound and/or outbound phone coverage.

2) Be responsive and proactive in contacting current and prospective advisors in order to retain and help grow their productions with Allianz.

Territory Management:

1) Manage workload and external partner (s) relationships expectations to reach goals.

2) Establish profile information, and qualify advisors business focus.

3) Leverage External wholesaling partnership and value by effectively communicating and coordination.

Sales Effectiveness:

1) Ability to be a professional inside sales person that advances the sales process.

2) Promote/sell Allianz products and solutions by way of a consultative sales approach which includes but is not limited to positioning: product features, value add systems, continuing education programs, sales illustrations, sub-account features, performance and strength of brand.

3) Work with advisors through various roadblocks that occur when writing and transacting business.

Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI).

What you bring:

- 0-1 years of experience required

- 2-3 years of experience preferred: prior sales experience required.

Education:

- High School diploma required

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

FINRA SIE, Series 6, 63 and MN Life Insurance license passed within 90 business days. Internal Sales Consultant II (fully licensed)

- Ability to work during the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm CST

- Comfortable with talking on the phone as their primary activity

- Ability to attend evening business functions

- Potential to travel on a limited basis

You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.

Job posting range: $45,000 - $50,000

Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. This role is also eligible for a variable compensation program. The actual variable compensation earned is driven by assigned territory and individual sales performance.

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement program, generous annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that is fair, caring, and inclusive. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re routinely recognized as a top workplace employer. For additional information regarding What It’s Like To Work Here | Allianz Life.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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