It is important to think about what we will do as a career. Most of us will work at least 40 years doing something to generate money to support ourselves and our family. In addition people are living longer so you want to make sure that all those years working will allow you to put aside some assets to help you during retirement.
Insurance sales can be a great vehicle to do that. Here are some reasons why selling insurance may be right for you;
1) Helping people – a good agent leaves each satisfied client knowing he has helped them. Not only do you help families protect themselves against unexpected losses but you give them peace of mind.
2) Professional position – a career in Insurance sales means you have entered into a professional position. Not just anyone can do your job. You meet new and different people everyday and the more you help people the more you establish yourself as a professional in this field.
3) A true sales position – all of the aspects of sales is covered in this position. You have to learn your product (training), you have to go and find clients who need your product (prospecting), you have to show them the benefit of getting your product today (presentation) and you have to be OK asking them for money (close).
4) Unlimited compensation – in most cases you will earn commission as a sales representative which means your income is only limited by how many policies you produce for the company. You can realistically earn a six figure income as a sale representative.
5) Management opportunities – for those who want to recruit and train others you can move into a management position and earn commissions from your sales team.
6) Time flexibility – most agents set their own schedules. You can arrange to be off any day of the week you choose and still earn what you need to for yourself and your family.
These are but a few of the benefits of a career in Insurance sales. You have to decide if being in sales is right for you. Not everyone can deal with the uncertainty of commissions, the constant “no thanks” you hear as people reject your presentation and he need to get up each day committed to being your best. But if you can do this, you will find this is a most lucrative and rewarding career choice.
Look into it. You may be pleasantly surprised.