Inside Sales Specialist - Flexible Scheduling

The Forehand Agency is seeking an Inside Sales Specialist to support account growth by assessing customer needs, recommending appropriate solutions, and delivering high-quality service through inbound and outbound contact. This remote-friendly role offers flexible scheduling, performance-based compensation, and structured professional development within a small, collaborative team. Ideal candidates demonstrate consultative selling skills, strong call handling, and proficiency with CRM and contact center technology.

• Key responsibilities
• Handle high-volume inbound and outbound interactions using consultative selling and a consistent customer experience methodology.
• Listen to customers, diagnose needs, perform needs assessments, and recommend tailored life and health insurance solutions aligned with customer goals.
• Identify and pursue upsell, cross-sell, and retention opportunities to support sales growth and account expansion.
• Aim for first-call resolution by troubleshooting issues, coordinating follow-up, and escalating when appropriate.
• Accurately document interactions, opportunities, and outcomes in CRM and contact center systems; maintain up-to-date account records and workflows.
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine outreach strategies, messaging, and process improvements.
• Participate in structured onboarding, ongoing training, and coaching to develop sales and leadership capabilities.
• Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent; college students, interns, recent graduates, and career changers are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum age 18 and willingness to obtain and maintain a state life and health insurance license.
• Dependable, coachable, and motivated by incentive-based compensation and performance metrics.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Comfortable with basic PC tasks and able to quickly learn contact center and CRM software.
• Able to multitask and maintain productivity in a fast-paced, high-volume interaction environment.
• Previous experience in telesales, inside sales, customer service, or insurance is beneficial but not required; transferable skills and strong sales aptitude are considered.
• Performance expectations
• Meet or exceed established metrics for sales, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Consistently use CRM and contact center tools to manage pipelines, document activity, and deliver reliable customer outcomes.
• Demonstrate responsiveness to coaching and readiness for increased responsibility through strong performance and leadership behaviors.
• What we offer
• Remote-friendly work environment with flexible scheduling to support work–life balance.
• Competitive commission structure and performance-driven incentives, including short-term contests and recognition.
• Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and regular coaching to accelerate skill development and career growth.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on development and retention.
• Health and wellness benefits and access to professional development resources.

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