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Financial Representative

Western & Southern Life
BUFFALO GROVE, IL Other
POSTED ON 10/22/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Representative position at Western & Southern Life?

Organization : Name

CHICAGO NORTH SHORE IL

Default: Location : City

BUFFALO GROVE

Overview

 

The purpose of the Financial Representative is to meet the middle-income client needs for risk protection, financial security, and wealth creation by educating clients, analyzing needs, and recommending solutions in an ethical and client-focused manner. The Financial Representative provides financial solutions to the right people, in the right way, for the right reasons.

Responsibilities

  • Identify market(s) and develop appropriate marketing plan.
  • Prospect and network for middle-market clients by identification of qualified names and making initial contacts.
  • Contact and secure appointments with prospective and existing clients for the purpose of sales, conservation and service.
  • Adequately prepare for all appointments through established processes.
  • Conduct all appointments using Western & Southern Life consultative practices and processes.
  • Effectively sell insurance and investment solutions.
  • Effectively plan for and schedule all sales, marketing and service activities for the week and foreseeable future.
  • Market for the purposes of developing the Western & Southern Life brand at the local level.
  • Proactively develop community relationships to cultivate and strengthen presence in target market(s).
  • Maintain personal contact with clients to ensure their evolving financial needs are being met.
  • Engage in activities for continuous professional development of the skills and knowledge to effectively perform the duties of the job.
  • Accurately maintain client and company records, payments, etc., in a timely manner.
  • Operate an automobile during both day and night hours.

Qualifications

  • High level of integrity.
  • Strong work ethic and willing to work hours that include weekday evenings and weekend hours.
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship, and influence skills.
  • Effective communication skills including listening, speaking and writing.
  • Ability to analyze client needs, understand financial products, complete collaborative discovery with client, and sell tailored solutions.
  • The ability to influence others to take needed action.
  • Demonstrate personal drive and resilience to achieve goals.
  • Willing and able to network for new clients.

Educational Requirements

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Computer Skills and Knowledge of Hardware & Software Required

  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Working knowledge of internet and email.

Certifications & Licenses (i.e., Series 6 & 63, CPA, etc.)

  • Obtain and hold State Life and Health license prior to hire.

Position Demands

  • Access to an automobile and ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Financial Representative in BUFFALO GROVE, IL
$62.00 to $72.00
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