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SMS is part of the Alliant family of companies. SMS is a full-service insurance marketing organization (IMO) dedicated to helping independent insurance agents leverage time, make more money, and put their business in a position of distinction. With products and agents in all 50 states, SMS offers the industry's most complete IMO experience. We support every facet of an agent's business, from our comprehensive senior product portfolio to our technology, services, and marketing programs.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing a wide variety of support services to promote the company's product portfolio and develop and support the Marketing Departments to increase company revenue and profit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Agent Support Functions:
- Promote the company’s product portfolio by being proficient within product area assignment and familiar with all company products and services.
- Develop assigned marketing plans and provide service assistance to agents.
- Handle 50–100 telephone calls per day with agencies and agents on all aspects of assigned products.
- Recruit, train, service and assist agents to enable agents to produce at highest level possible.
- Assist agents with issues including recruit kits for carriers, training, contracting, certification, transactional issues such as electronic signature, telephonic signatures and app-by-email.
- Communicate with agents regularly regarding product information, rate changes and key agent benefits.
- Monitor compliance with program reporting rules and sales requirements.
- Provide technical support training, sales and marketing coaching.
- Identify and cultivate top producers.
- Identify problem agents.
- Recruit agents to participate in special opportunities, such as new lead sources, alternative methods of enrollment (e-commerce, e-signature, tele-app., etc.).
- Develop a Team Roster of agents/agencies and maintain regular contact/support and comply with procedures to protect all hierarchy relationships.
- Normally there should be no communication directly with the end consumer; all communications with the end consumer should be made by and through the agent. There can be exceptions to this rule based on specific circumstances and requests. For example, a marketer cannot participate in the closing of a sale or make recommendations. However, it may be possible to lend support regarding specific product information. This needs to be reviewed and approved by a marketing supervisor prior to the conversation taking place.
Department Support Functions:
- Update and maintain Contact Management System information in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Manage Team Roster.
- Update and maintain task list.
- Have working knowledge of Who Quit Writing, Debit Balances, MGA reports, lead distribution/lead management, incomplete contracts, certification process, moving agents and agencies into production, able to conduct webinars and display/introduce SMS technology tools.
Special Projects:
- Work collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of Senior Market Sales by serving on relevant internal and external committees.
- Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing or a related field.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three (3) or more years general insurance industry or related field (financial services, marketing, web-based business, business-to-business customer service or call center) experience.
- Life/Health Insurance license.
SKILLS
- Working knowledge of insurance services industries and specific current knowledge of product lines assigned to the marketer.
- Knowledge of the general industry procedures, practices and terminology.
- Skill in working effectively with inbound and outbound callers/customers.
- Skill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflicts.
- Skill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, telephone system, etc.
- Skill in the use of time management and organization skills.
- Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with all customers, employees and the general public.
- Skill in project management.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred).
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a constructive manner.
- Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to be patient under frustrating circumstances and demonstrate controlled emotional affect in difficult situations.
- Ability to engage in effective interpersonal interaction, verbal communication and written communication.
- Ability to persuade.
- Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests.
- Ability to read, write and communicate English effectively.
- Ability to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies.
- Ability to actively contribute to team effort.
- Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, make and execute decisions.
- Ability to be a self starter, motivated and accomplish goals and tasks within a given time frame.
- Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language is required and bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
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LI-REMOTE
We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.
Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process or would like to review these materials in an alternative format, please reach out to Careers@Alliant.com.
INTRODUCTION
SMS is part of the Alliant family of companies. SMS is a full-service insurance marketing organization (IMO) dedicated to helping independent insurance agents leverage time, make more money, and put their business in a position of distinction. With products and agents in all 50 states, SMS offers the industry's most complete IMO experience. We support every facet of an agent's business, from our comprehensive senior product portfolio to our technology, services, and marketing programs.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing a wide variety of support services to promote the company's product portfolio and develop and support the Marketing Departments to increase company revenue and profit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Agent Support Functions:
- Promote the company’s product portfolio by being proficient within product area assignment and familiar with all company products and services.
- Develop assigned marketing plans and provide service assistance to agents.
- Handle 50–100 telephone calls per day with agencies and agents on all aspects of assigned products.
- Recruit, train, service and assist agents to enable agents to produce at highest level possible.
- Assist agents with issues including recruit kits for carriers, training, contracting, certification, transactional issues such as electronic signature, telephonic signatures and app-by-email.
- Communicate with agents regularly regarding product information, rate changes and key agent benefits.
- Monitor compliance with program reporting rules and sales requirements.
- Provide technical support training, sales and marketing coaching.
- Identify and cultivate top producers.
- Identify problem agents.
- Recruit agents to participate in special opportunities, such as new lead sources, alternative methods of enrollment (e-commerce, e-signature, tele-app., etc.).
- Develop a Team Roster of agents/agencies and maintain regular contact/support and comply with procedures to protect all hierarchy relationships.
- Normally there should be no communication directly with the end consumer; all communications with the end consumer should be made by and through the agent. There can be exceptions to this rule based on specific circumstances and requests. For example, a marketer cannot participate in the closing of a sale or make recommendations. However, it may be possible to lend support regarding specific product information. This needs to be reviewed and approved by a marketing supervisor prior to the conversation taking place.
Department Support Functions:
- Update and maintain Contact Management System information in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Manage Team Roster.
- Update and maintain task list.
- Have working knowledge of Who Quit Writing, Debit Balances, MGA reports, lead distribution/lead management, incomplete contracts, certification process, moving agents and agencies into production, able to conduct webinars and display/introduce SMS technology tools.
Special Projects:
- Work collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of Senior Market Sales by serving on relevant internal and external committees.
- Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing or a related field.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Three (3) or more years general insurance industry or related field (financial services, marketing, web-based business, business-to-business customer service or call center) experience.
- Life/Health Insurance license.
SKILLS
- Working knowledge of insurance services industries and specific current knowledge of product lines assigned to the marketer.
- Knowledge of the general industry procedures, practices and terminology.
- Skill in working effectively with inbound and outbound callers/customers.
- Skill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflicts.
- Skill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, telephone system, etc.
- Skill in the use of time management and organization skills.
- Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with all customers, employees and the general public.
- Skill in project management.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred).
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a constructive manner.
- Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to be patient under frustrating circumstances and demonstrate controlled emotional affect in difficult situations.
- Ability to engage in effective interpersonal interaction, verbal communication and written communication.
- Ability to persuade.
- Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests.
- Ability to read, write and communicate English effectively.
- Ability to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies.
- Ability to actively contribute to team effort.
- Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, make and execute decisions.
- Ability to be a self starter, motivated and accomplish goals and tasks within a given time frame.
- Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language is required and bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
LI-GS1
LI-REMOTE
We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.
Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process or would like to review these materials in an alternative format, please reach out to Careers@Alliant.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Marketing Consultant
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Marketing Consultant duties. A marketing or business degree is the cleanest fit; a degree in an unrelated field needs a clear bridge through coursework or a credential evaluation.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for Marketing Consultant roles in your target metro using OFLC Wage Search. Your offer must meet or exceed that wage level, so knowing the floor before you negotiate prevents your LCA from stalling at DOL.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Target companies that have filed LCAs for marketing roles in the past two fiscal years. Migrate Mate lets you filter verified H-1B sponsoring employers by occupation so you're applying to companies with an established filing process, not testing an employer's willingness.
Register in March, not April
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in March. If you're in a role with an October 1 start, your employer must register you in that window. Missing it means waiting another full year, so confirm your employer's HR or immigration counsel has the registration date on their calendar.
Ask whether your role is billable
Consulting firms that place you at client sites must still demonstrate you're their employee for H-1B purposes. Confirm the employer controls your day-to-day work and that the end-client engagement is documented in the I-129 petition to avoid an RFE on employer-employee relationship.
Review the O*NET profile before your interview
The O*NET profile for Marketing Consultants outlines the core duties USCIS uses to assess specialty occupation status. Align your resume and interview answers to those defined duties so your employer's attestation in the LCA is consistent with your actual responsibilities.
H-1B Visa Marketing Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, business administration, communications, or a directly related field. Generic marketing coordinator roles sometimes don't meet the bar, but a Marketing Consultant engaged in strategy, market analysis, or campaign architecture typically does. USCIS evaluates the specific duties listed in the LCA and I-129, not just the job title.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Marketing Consultant roles?
Management consulting firms, large consumer goods companies, technology companies with in-house marketing functions, and specialized marketing agencies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can browse verified sponsoring employers filtered by occupation on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with active LCA filing history for marketing positions so you can target outreach efficiently.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Marketing Consultant offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Marketing Consultant occupation in the specific geographic area where you'll work. The wage level depends on your experience and the complexity of the role. Before accepting an offer, cross-check it against the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area so you know whether the offer meets the DOL threshold your employer must certify on the LCA.
Can a marketing agency sponsor me if I work at a client site?
Yes, but the sponsoring agency must demonstrate a valid employer-employee relationship, meaning they direct and control your work even when you're placed at a client location. USCIS frequently issues RFEs on this point for consulting arrangements. Your employer should include the end-client contracts, itineraries, and a detailed explanation of supervision in the I-129 petition to preempt scrutiny.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Marketing Consultant contract ends early?
If your employer terminates your H-1B before the authorized period ends, you're entitled to a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval, under portability rules.