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Telesales Representative

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To engage assigned sales leads and prospects for state specific workers' compensation services via telephone and email contact

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Initiates sales calls to potential customers or leads to cultivate new businessWorks assigned prospects to promote and sell products and/or services, i.e. enrollment into workers' compensation programs.Follows established procedures and guidelines; may require deviation from standard screens, scripts and procedures based on leads.Contacts targeted state workers' compensation policy holders to gain permission to review for client workers' compensation program.Negotiates fees within limits of authority and specified parameters.Support overall sales and marketing initiatives of the organization.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

High School diploma or GED required.

Experience
Two (2) years of inside sales/telemarketing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of inside sales and telemarketingKnowledge of organizations' products and servicesStrong oral and written communication skillsPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsStrong customer service skillsAbility to multitaskAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.