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The Wood Agency Life
Remote Sales Agent — Retail and Restaurant Managers Welcome
Role: Sales Representative
Greenbelt, MD Contract (1099) Posted Sep 28, 2026
Start my application The Wood Agency is hiring a life insurance sales agent in Greenbelt, MD — a remote, work-from-home position helping families evaluate coverage options and apply for policies. Suited to people with retail or restaurant management experience who are ready to work independently.
What you'll do
- Reach out to people who've already asked about life insurance to schedule a remote coverage review
- Open each appointment by learning about a client's situation before presenting any options
- Walk clients through policy choices that fit their needs and complete the application together
- Follow each pending case through the carrier's review process and keep the client informed along the way
- Log contacts, notes, and follow-ups in a web-based CRM throughout your day
- Stay current on products and carrier guidelines through ongoing training available to agents
Qualifications
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- A state life insurance license is required before making sales calls; if you don't yet hold one, the team can explain what the process looks like in your state
- Comfortable running full client conversations by phone or video — all client work is remote
- Able to manage your own schedule: setting appointments, following up, and tracking your pipeline without daily direction
- Used to holding yourself and others accountable to results, even without someone watching
- A computer, reliable internet connection, and a phone
What we provide
- The Wood Agency holds contracts with 43 carriers across all 50 states, so you can present options from multiple companies rather than a single product
- Access to exclusive lead systems — lead costs vary; ask the team for specifics during your conversation
- Weekly team call, scripts, and call reviews available to agents
- 1:1 mentorship and ride-alongs available as you get started
Compensation
This is a 1099 independent contractor role with The Wood Agency. Compensation is commission-based. No salary or hourly pay is provided. Earnings depend on individual production. If that structure suits how you want to work, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply directly to The Wood Agency Life
Interested in this role?
Send your information to the hiring team. This opening is accepting applications through October 19, 2026.