National Sales Consultant - Insurance

RiverSource is a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management. The Insurance National Sales Consultant will promote RiverSource insurance products with Ameriprise Financial advisors, primarily through inbound calls, while also making selective outbound calls to match insurance product solutions to clients' needs. Responsibilities Learn and become an expert in RiverSource insurance products and strategies Build and maintain relationships with the wholesaling team Engage with Ameriprise advisors to learn how RiverSource annuity solutions fit into the financial planning process Answer calls via an inbound phone queue Answer questions about our product line up Use effective questioning to match our product solutions to client’s retirement and legacy needs Run illustrations and product proposals and teach advisors how to use these tools to present our solutions to their clients Follow up as needed to assist in closing the business and finding new opportunities Partner with wholesaling teams to identify proactive callout opportunities and determine desired outcomes Examples include driving event attendance, notifying advisors of updated licensing requirements, and other ways to assist wholesaling teams Pass all required exams and keep current on all FINRA and state insurance training and CE requirements Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Active Series 6 State Securities agent registrations (Series 63) Resident State Insurance Licenses (Variable, Health & Life) If licenses are not actively held, they must be obtained within 120 days of start date. If multiple exams are required, will be done consecutively with an additional 90-day window after successfully passing each exam) Ability to build strong relationships Excellent communication and influencing skills Knowledge of insurance products Experience in the financial services industry, financial sales, or financial wholesaling Ability to work on a sales and results driven team Effective presentation skills Benefits Vacation time Sick time 401(k) Health, dental and life insurances Company Overview RiverSource Life Insurance companies* can help clients build a comfortable and secure lifestyle, including a more confident retirement. It is a sub-organization of Ameriprise Financial. It was founded in 1894, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is