Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.

Product Specialist (Consultant)

Job Summary:

The role of the Product Specialist (Consultant) is responsible for handling inquiries and responding in a professional manner to clients and financial advisors regarding annuities and investments with Delaware Life. This position will have access to on-line resources, systems, training materials, peers and various support teams. Delaware Life is committed to providing a high level of client service that meets our service level agreements while educating the client accurately on our products, procedures and regulations. This position must be client focused: making sure that each client’s needs are fully understood and taking the appropriate action to meet and exceed their expectations. This position will also place fund exchanges within Variable contracts.

Main Accountabilities:

• Accurately providing information to all incoming inquiries regarding annuities, investments, tax implications, product information, procedures, and regulations
• Efficiently maneuvering through various computer systems and on-line resources in retrieving information while responding to customer inquiries
• Partners with our external business partners, when required, to resolve client inquiries
• Effectively ensure that detailed electronic records are maintained by accurately documenting all actions taken.
• Meeting measurable department standards as they relate to call quality and efficiency measures as well as meeting teamwork, ownership, and professional development goals
• Assist in completing maintenance transactions during inbound communications
• Learning, retaining, and updating one's knowledge of a wide variety of financial product information and internal processes and procedures, while adhering to strict financial industry rules and regulations.
• Efficiently utilizing all resources to ensure they are easily accessible when providing information to a client, or supporting a teammate, or manager
• Take ownership of client issues by following requests through to completion and notifying appropriate personnel if problems exist.
• Display a positive attitude while adapting and being receptive to change
• Take initiative in developing skills by asking questions; investigating error sources to avoid future mistakes; making the best use of time between client interactions
• Excel in a culture that involves ongoing coaching and feedback from a variety of sources
• Ability to work well in a team environment, having a strong sense of professionalism and reliability
• Display actions that align with the Vision, Mission, and Values of Delaware Life

Qualifications:

• Series 6 license
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to client service and quality required
• 2 or more years of client service experience preferred
• Experience in Financial Services and/or insurance preferred
• Candidate must be detail oriented with strong organization and prioritization skills
• Proven decision-making skills and ability to multi-task required
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills
• BA/BS degree preferred, or equivalent experience required

Benefits Highlights:  

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.  Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives.  Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company. 

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals.  All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

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