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    Business Development Sales Representative (SDA101926)

    SelectQuote

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    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    Financial
    Hybrid
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    $50k–$80kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Financial

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Company OverviewMore than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more.

    Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

    About the RoleSales Development Advisor Job Summary:SelectQuote is seeking experienced, driven, resilient, and results-oriented sales professionals to join our

    Qualifications Team as a Sales Development Advisor (SDA).The SDA is an unlicensed, outbound sales position responsible for contacting prospective customers, generating interest in SelectQuote's products, understanding customer needs, overcoming objections, and transferring qualified prospects to a licensed insurance agent.This is not a customer service role.

    This is a high-volume, metrics-driven sales position. Successful candidates must be comfortable making hundreds of outbound calls each day, working from established scripts and processes, handling rejection, and consistently working toward performance goals.This role provides paid training, a base salary plus bonus opportunity, and a potential career path into a licensed sales agent position.

    After demonstrating success in the role, SelectQuote will provide opportunities to enter a sales training program and assist with obtaining an insurance license.Candidates who currently hold an insurance license will not be considered for this position.After applying, qualified candidates will receive a phone call to complete our pre-screening questionnaire.

    Key

    Responsibilities: Make high-volume outbound calls to prospective customers, with activity of up to 800 calls per day. Generate interest and cr

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $80k (range: $50k–$80k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    High-volume calls50–80/day
    Quick demos6–10/week
    Activity metricsDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Career Development

    Structured growth path

    Financial Services — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
    • "We already have a vendor for this"
    • "Need to see 3-year track record"
    • "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"

    Key Industry Metrics

    AUM (Assets Under Management)Risk-Adjusted ReturnsCompliance Pass RateClient Retention RateRevenue Per Advisor

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI in fraud detection and compliance
    • • Open banking APIs
    • • ESG investing mandate shifts
    • • Embedded finance partnerships

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Sales-Development-Advisor
    Sales-Business-Development-Representative
    Sales
    Inside-Sales-Representative
    Telesales-Representative
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    How do you handle rejection?

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    Research SelectQuote's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Review relevant certifications and licensing requirements
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This business development sales representative (sda101926) position with SelectQuote offers an opportunity to develop your sales career in a competitive market.

    Trust-building is paramount — prospects need confidence in your expertise.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a financial services market.

    The compensation range of $50k–$80k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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