The Wood Agency Life
Sales Consultant
Remote Sales Consultant — Freelancers and Self-Employed Pros Welcome
Hiring across 20 markets in 18 states
Anniston, AL · Baton Rouge, LA · Bowdle, SD · Cincinnati, OH · Dubois, PA · Eagan, MN · Fort Mill, SC · Grangeville, ID · Gretna, NE · Iron Mountain, MI · Lacey, WA · Lancaster, NH · Lemmon, SD · Marion, IL · Morristown, TN · Moss Point, MS · Saco, MT · Snohomish, WA · South Kingstown, RI · Wheat Ridge, CO
This role is remote — the markets are where we are actively recruiting.
- Pay
- Commission-only, 1099 independent contractor — no base salary, no hourly wage
- License
- Not required to apply — you will need a state license before your first sale
- Where
- Remote anywhere in the US · actively recruiting in 20 markets across 18 states
- Applying takes
- About two minutes — name, email, phone, whether you hold a license, optional résumé
- Who reads it
- A person at The Wood Agency Life, not an automated screen
Selling life insurance from home is the work. The Wood Agency is filling a 100% remote sales consultant role — open in all 50 states — and it may suit people who manage their own time well and don't need someone checking in to stay productive.
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.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this a salaried job?
No. The Wood Agency Life contracts independent agents (1099). Pay is commission-only: no base salary, no hourly wage, and no guaranteed income. Individual results depend on individual effort and are not guaranteed.
Do I need a life insurance license to apply?
No. You can apply before you are licensed. You will need a state life insurance license before your first sale, and The Wood Agency Life walks new agents through getting one during onboarding.
Is the role really remote?
Yes. Sales Consultant at The Wood Agency Life is 100% remote within the United States. The agency is actively recruiting in 20 markets across 18 states, but you can work from anywhere in the US.
What does The Wood Agency Life provide?
Weekly team call; Scripts + call reviews; Ride-alongs; 1:1 mentor.
What happens after I apply?
You get an automatic confirmation right away. A person at The Wood Agency Life reads every application and reaches out directly to set up a first conversation — there is no automated screening.
How long does the application take?
About two minutes: your name, email, phone, whether you currently hold a life insurance license, and an optional résumé.
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.