Careers in Sales
Opportunities and Advice from New York Life
Editorial Team
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As a New York Life agent, you’ll be in business for yourself but not by yourself, while helping others protect what matters most to them.
Agent Careers
- Becoming an Agent
- New York Life Leads the Million Dollar Round Table in Women Agent Membership
- Keeping Promises to Our Agents
| I knew that when I started a family, I wanted a career in which I could earn a good income, but make my own hours. The life insurance industry, it turns out, let me design a balance that worked best for me.
-Kathy Davenport, Agent |
Training
- New York Life Insurance Company University
- New Career Training for Older Women
- Professional Development
| My desire is to reach as many people as possible and to help them understand the benefits of life insurance. Having life insurance protection is the most unselfish thing anyone can do for the people they love.
-Sharon Joyeau, Agent |
Management Opportunities
- Success Role: Marilyn Arnold
- A Manager’s Life
| I wanted a stable career that would recognize my ability to excel, and one that would compensate me well for my hard work. I also wanted to educate and help people.
-LaSans Ridgely, Agent |
About New York Life
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Careers in Sales
Editorial TeamIf you’re more of a generalist without a strong technical area of knowledge or expertise, you ought to consider sales. We’re often told by women that their idea of sales typically involves unsightly images of a bald man hawking used cars with an insincere smile. Don’t be alarmed: the sales profession as a whole isn’t sleazy at all.