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The Wood Agency Life

Remote Sales Consultant — Freelancers and Self-Employed Pros Welcome

Role: Sales Consultant

Baton Rouge, LA Contract (1099) Posted Sep 28, 2026
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The Wood Agency is hiring a Remote Sales Consultant to sell life insurance from home—a 100% remote, work-from-home position open to candidates in Baton Rouge, LA and across all 50 states. This role suits self-managed professionals comfortable with commission-based work and no in-office requirement.

What you'll do

  • Connect by phone or video with individuals and families who have already asked about life insurance
  • Ask enough questions to understand each person's situation before presenting any coverage options
  • Walk through policy options from a panel of 43 carriers and help the client complete and submit an application
  • Track each case to policy issue and keep the client informed while it is pending
  • Log conversations and activity in the CRM as they happen; stay current on product, carrier, and state compliance requirements

Qualifications

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Comfortable having focused conversations by phone and video — asking questions, listening, and explaining clearly
  • A state life insurance license, or the ability to obtain one before taking client calls
  • Reliable computer, phone, and internet connection suitable for video calls and web-based carrier platforms
  • Disciplined follow-through when tracking several pending cases at once
  • Comfortable working as an independent contractor with variable, commission-based pay

What we provide

  • Access to an exclusive lead system — leads are available to agents; individual costs vary
  • Structured onboarding with a target of licensing by week two and first client calls by the end of month one
  • Weekly team calls, scripts, call reviews, and ride-alongs available through The Wood Agency
  • 1:1 mentorship available with agency founders
  • Products across 43 carriers, with The Wood Agency contracted in all 50 states

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Compensation is commission-based. No salary or hourly pay is provided. Earnings depend on individual production. Candidates who are comfortable with independent work and variable pay are welcome to apply.

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Interested in this role?

Send your information to the hiring team. This opening is accepting applications through October 19, 2026.

Do you currently hold a life insurance license?

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