The posting
Job Description:
We are seeking a Medicare Licensed Sales Agent to join our growing team at Avant Specialty Benefits as we expand into the Medicare and Senior Health market through our employer and broker partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to build expertise in Medicare sales while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has insurance sales experience and is eager to specialize in helping seniors navigate their Medicare options.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct consultative Medicare sales through inbound and outbound calls
- Educate consumers on Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plan options
- Guide prospects through the enrollment process with patience and expertise
- Meet and exceed individual sales targets and performance metrics
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all client interactions in CRM system
- Follow up with prospects and provide ongoing customer service as needed
- Comply with all Medicare regulations and company policies
Professional Development
- Participate in ongoing training programs on Medicare products and regulations
- Stay current on plan changes, enrollment periods, and industry updates
- Collaborate with team members to share insights and best practices
- Attend team meetings and training sessions
- Work closely with Team Lead for guidance and mentorship
Required Qualifications
- Active Life & Health Insurance License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Minimum 1+ years of insurance or sales experience (Medicare experience preferred but not required)
- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
- Customer-focused approach with genuine desire to help others
- Ability to learn complex product information quickly
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, phone-based sales environment
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with CRM systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Medicare or health insurance sales experience
- Experience in direct-to-consumer sales
- Knowledge of Medicare basics (Parts A, B, C, D)
- Bilingual capabilities (Spanish preferred)
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
About Avant Specialty Benefits
As a subsidiary of Holmes Murphy, Avant Specialty Benefits focuses on ancillary benefits procurement and employee communication design and delivery. Our platform encompasses group programs including disability insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, as well as worksite marketing/voluntary benefits and FMLA services. Avant's approach provides a leading-edge procurement solution that saves time and money while delivering comprehensive, impactful employee communication. We are now expanding our capabilities to include Medicare solutions, bringing our proven consultative approach to help seniors navigate their Medicare options.
Benefits: In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:
- Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
- Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
- 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
- Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
- Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.
- Inclusion & Belonging Programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique potential. Through inclusion and belonging initiatives, titled Uniquely United, not only do we offer employees a paid Diversity Day time-off option, but we also have a Uniquely United Committee, Employee Resource Groups, and development programs to advance our culture of belonging. We encourage employees to engage in ways that are meaningful to them to enhance their overall experience!
- Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Employees are reviewed annually for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.
- Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!
Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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