The company is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we are actively looking for a full-time Telemarketing Representative. We aspire to grow our company by hiring and retaining highly motivated people. This is an entry level position designed to offer a career path to an outside sales executive position. Our close-knit culture and competitive employee programs are a few great reasons why Ovation Benefits was selected one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut for the past three years. Come join our staff of professionals!

Candidate attributes:

Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting; Positive Attitude, Respect, Ability to Collaborate, Accountability, Ownership, Innovation and Creativity. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, high-energy, focused, goal-oriented, good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Position summary:

In this position, the successful candidate will promote and sell company products through direct customer contacts. Schedule sales calls and submit reports of sales activities. Identifies prospective customers and compiles information on competitive products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are the usual, major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties requested by the Chief Sales Officer.

• Solicit and develop new clients/leads to introduce the company concept and network the organization through telemarketing, cold calling, and referrals.
• Handle large amounts of outbound calls following a script and provide top-notch service.
• Schedule appointments for sales staff to meet with prospective clients or for prospects to attend sales presentations, and submit reports of sales activities.
• Identify prospective clients and compile information on competitive products.
• Organize, plan and prioritize work by setting specific goals.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks as necessary.

Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Insurance Industry knowledge preferred.
• Ideal candidate will be upbeat, competitive and self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision.
• Must be a results-driven individual who is a team player, persistent and brings a positive attitude to the workplace everyday.
• Great listening and closing skills.
• Business to business appointment setting in a call center environment preferred, but not required.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; be dependable, honest and punctual.
• Have good planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills are a must.
• Basic computer knowledge, and internet savvy required.

Please forward your resume as an attachment along with your salary requirements to caroline.hills@ovationbenefits.com.

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