Independent Marketing Enablement Consultant II

SMS is part of the Alliant family of companies. SMS is a full-service insurance marketing organization (IMO) dedicated to helping independent insurance agents leverage time, make more money, and put their business in a position of distinction. With products and agents in all 50 states, SMS offers the industry's most complete IMO experience. We support every facet of an agent's business, from our comprehensive senior product portfolio to our technology, services, and marketing programs.

SUMMARY 

Responsible for the ongoing success of agents and agencies once they have been recruited and onboarded; provides strategic coaching, business planning, and market intelligence to help partners grow their medical business and maximize their long-term success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Partners with existing agents and agencies to develop strategies that grow their over and under 65 medical business, proactively identifying opportunities to increase production, expand product adoption, and improve market penetration, leveraging data and CRM information.

Monitors agent performance and recommends strategies to improve results through delivering consultative coaching focused on business planning, sales effectiveness, and long-term growth.

Analyzes industry trends, carrier updates, regulatory changes, and competitive activity to develop sales strategies by translating those market insights into actionable recommendations for agents and agency partners.

Proactively and independently shares best practices, sales opportunities, and business development strategies through individual coaching, meetings, and webinars.

Collaborates with leadership to suggest growth opportunities across the distribution channel.

Delivers onboarding support and training around over and under 65 medical benefits, carriers, and other information that equips agents for long-term success.

Partners with Recruiting to ensure a seamless transition from onboarding into ongoing business enablement.

Promotes adoption of tools, resources, and sales programs that enhance agent performance.

Builds trusted relationships with Recruiting team members to achieve a successful transition of assigned agents and agencies maintaining regular communication to understand business needs and provide proactive support.

Maintains accurate records of agent interactions, business plans, and development activities within CRM systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor's Degree Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred

Life/Health Insurance license required

SKILLS

Strong knowledge of Medicare products, distribution channels, and the independent agent market.

Ability to develop business growth and sales strategies.

Knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive market dynamics.

Strong coaching, relationship-building, and consultative selling skills.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Experience using CRM systems and business analytics to drive agent development.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to collaborate across departments to improve agent success.

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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