Senior Benefit Services

Health and Life Insurance Sales Intern

May 2022 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

I loved the relationships I built working for Senior Benefit Services and the welcoming culture of the company. The career opportunities at SBS are mind-blowing and foster education on crucial parts of the health care system. The team of individuals at SBS are positively impacting so many people, and seniors are able to gain a sense of autonomy over their health care coverage.

What I wish was different

I would like to have been more immersed in the other components of the company, aside from sales. A lot of my time was spent on similar tasks, and I would have like to have applied myself further by having diversified responsibilities.

Advice

Do not take yourself too seriously. There are moments where it is important to remember what your goals are and the outcome you are striving for. Motivation can be an obstacle in this industry. You have to know what you are working for and what fulfills you.

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Medicare Sales Intern

May - August 2022 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

All of my coworkers and superiors at SBS have been amazing. They are so friendly, motivating, and helpful and it made my internship such a great experience. I have learned so much about the health and life insurance field and how to become a better sales professional. I truly gained so much from this experience and I would highly recommend working for this company that feels like family.

What I wish was different

Advice

The biggest piece of advice I would share about this experience is that your successes will be based on how hard you work and your mindset has a huge impact on your experience. Always be positive and you'll do great things and learn so much!

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Health Insurance Sales Agent

May - August 2022 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

I loved the staff and environment in the offices and how every single person pushes to motivate themselves and others in a respectful way. I grew relationships that I will keep for the rest of my life

What I wish was different

I did not wish much to be different, but if I chose one thing it would be more movement throughout the day instead of sitting at a desk.

Advice

Some advice I would give is to break out of your comfort zone as early as possible. The skills you learn in this internship come quickly and only benefit you more if you are able to apply them to the job right off the bat.

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Sales intern

June 2021 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

I loved the family like atmosphere at SBS. Everyone was always excited and ready to go for work. You have a huge opportunity and can make a lot of money while helping others.

What I wish was different

Not one thing.

Advice

I would open your ears and listen to people who are in upper management. Ask as many questions as you can and absorb as much information as you can.

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Sales Development Intern

June 2020 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

I found the experience very helpful and gained real world sales experience. I gained office experience on excel and managed a Senior Agents accounts. In addition, the experiences gained in new agent school helped solidify the want for me personally to continue with sales in my professional career.

What I wish was different

I wish that their were more opportunities to see the company from a management or marketing perspective.

Advice

I would advice to go into this internship willing and wanting to learn from some of the best Medicare insurance salesman in the country. And take plenty of notes because of the wealth of sales knowledge and experience that these people know.

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Sales Intern

June - August 2020 • Columbia, MO

What I liked

The work environment and culture at SBS is fantastic. Everyone truly cares about your success with the company and it shows. While the internship has set hours, you get to act as your own boss. The staff is super friendly and everyone is there to help you. Questions are encouraged! One of the best parts of this job is there is potential to earn commission while actually making a substantial difference in someones life. 10/10 would recommend.

What I wish was different

There isn't much I would change about this experience. You may be put into some uncomfortable situations at first but that is what allows you to grow and improve.

Advice

Come into the internship with a smile on your face and be willing to learn. It's a great opportunity so don't waste it.

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Licensed Agent Intern

June - August 2019 • Blue Springs, MO

What I liked

SBS provided me a professional work environment with great co-workers and fantastic managers, in which I could develop my work ethic and find success. Any and all the tools for success were given to me by SBS, and I am currently working as an agent now following my 2019 internship. This job provides anything you could want, and the opportunity that comes with it is outstanding for anyone who is motivated and wanting to do work that is worth doing well.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship would have started in the second week of May rather than the first week of June, as I feel having more time to develop as an agent through the internship would be greatly beneficial.