Hybrid
Remote
Financial
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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
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
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
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.
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Why are you interested in this role?
Template questionWhat motivates you in a sales environment?
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Template questionThis 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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