The Opportunity
MassMutual Strategic Distributors (MMSD) is looking for a self-starting and partnership-oriented Life Internal Wholesaler to join our Internal Sales Desk. You will have a strong desire to broaden financial wellness and education to communities throughout the country.
The Team
The Internal Sales Desk at MassMutual Strategic Distributors works with distributors in the third-party/independent/brokerage general agent space to sell our Whole Life and Variable Universal Life, Universal Life, Term products through financial advisors and independent agents.
The Impact
In this role, you consult with our clients (broker dealers, captive agents and/or institutions) on pre-and-post-sale technical product support. You respond to inquiries from our distribution partners and advisors on products, sales designs/concepts, and product positioning. You communicate confidently with your customer base and drive sales in partnership with your territory’s Managing Director. You provide sales and marketing materials and specific sales illustration support as needed. In partnership with your Internal Wholesaling and Advances Sales team, you build your knowledge of life insurance products, riders, concepts while gaining industry knowledge and insights on market trends. Respond to email inquiries from customers and partners. You develop and maintain strong business relationships with key distributors to help meet sales goals and collaborate with various internal departments to insure proper processing of business.
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma + 4+ years’ work experience in financial services
1+ years' working experience with life insurance clients, broker dealers, captive agents and/or institutions
FINRA SIE, Series 6 & 63 at time of application or must obtain within 6 months of hire
State Life & Health at time of application or must obtain within 6 months of hire
The Ideal Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
3+ years’ experience of sales or sales support experience with life insurance products
FINRA SIE, Series 6 and 63 at time of application
Ideally able to accommodate a work shift of 10am - 7pm
State Life & Health at time of application
Proven communication skills (both written and verbal)
Well-established self-management skills, e.g., time management, prioritization, managing internal and external relationships
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
Extensive knowledge about individual life insurance products (i.e. Whole Life, UL, VUL and Term), practices, trends and information affecting the business and organization
Experience working with BGA's, POS's and IMO's
Experience with Salesforce
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset
Compensation
$60k-$65k base salary range, plus sales-based compensation resulting in a total target compensation package of $75-$95K
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