Commissions Specialist

Location

Ridgeland, MS | United States

Job description

The Commissions Specialist reports to the Billing and Commissions Department Manager in the

MWG-Administrators Division. The position is a non-exempt, hourly role and

is located at 500 Steed Road, Ridgeland MS 39157.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Commissions Specialist will ensure commissionable earnings are issued accurately and timely, following policy and procedures. To perform the job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists producers with any licensing/appointment/commission questions
• Maintains producer records to ensure accuracy
• Prepares monthly Premium/Commission reports
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the insurance field
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the job function
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED is required; Associates or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous experience in the life and health insurance industry is preferred.
• Must have general computer skills and be knowledgeable in MS Outlook, Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Must have basic data entry skills and above average mathematical skills.
• Must be able to learn and be proficient with the software used in the TPA Departments.
• Must possess strong time management, organizational, problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Must work well under pressure with multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to perform in a very high paced environment while multi-tasking or handling interruptions.
• Must have the ability to work independently while practicing effective time management skills.
• Must be able to prioritize projects, work multiple projects simultaneously, and meet project deadlines in an organized manner.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving skills and have keen attention to details.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills are required.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations appropriately.
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy in every aspect of the job.

JOB ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following are job functions that an employee must be capable of performing with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English; Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to work as scheduled.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position as stated above can be fully met.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and sit or stand at a desk during 85% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift, stoop, and carry small equipment items and supplies, possibly weighing up to 20lbs.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS:

Morgan White Group will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job, unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Morgan White Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

MWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the principles of the EEOC. All employment decisions are based upon each person's qualifications, abilities, and performance. Our company works to provide an environment where human dignity prevails and all employees and applicants for employment receive equal consideration and fair treatment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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