National Sales Associate -Insurance

The Insurance National Sales Associate promotes RiverSource insurance products with Ameriprise Financial advisors via an inbound phone queue and proactive outbound calls. Using discretion and judgment, through a quality sales call conversation, consultants will match annuity product solutions to client's needs and goals.

At RiverSource, we take pride in providing a personalized experience every step of the way. If you are looking for a team-oriented environment where you can form lasting relationships and have a positive impact on our client's goals and retirement, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Remote work is considered for qualified candidates. If you are located close to our Minneapolis Headquarters, hybrid flexibility is offered (three days in office).

Key Responsibilities

• Wholesale RiverSource Insurance products through inbound calls from advisors.
• Demonstrate an understanding of RiverSource's product portfolio features and benefits and, using the Quality Sales Call (QSC), generate sales leads by matching solutions provided by RiverSource products to client needs.
• Assist advisors with product features and benefits, proposals, competitive analysis and product positioning, and sales strategies.
• Assist advisors with resolution of issues and ongoing case management.
• Maintain and leverage a deep understanding of all Insurance products, solutions, and rules, including specific rules of engagement for distributors.
• Make proactive telephone calls with RSD/RVP partner territory.
• Prioritize and manage inbound and outbound calls.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Use software, including proprietary programs, to research, log activity, and run hypothetical scenarios.
• Research and communicate industry changes and trends that may impact company or product positioning.
• Complete required coursework in order to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and licensure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Series 6
• State securities agent registrations (Series 63 or Series 66)
• Life and health insurance license, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• 1-3 years' experience in financial services industry, financial sales, or financial wholesaling 
• Ability to work on a team and in a sales/results-oriented environment
• Ability to build strong relationships 
• Excellent communication and influencing skills 
• Effective presentation skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Series 7
• Knowledge of Insurance products

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration as of 2022. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries, advise and manage assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Base Pay Salary

49,000

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Sales

Line of Business  

INSUR Insurance