A mortgage protection specialist sells homeowner protection products like final expense insurance and mortgage protection insurance. As a mortgage protection specialist, your job duties are to call leads, set up meetings to pitch mortgage protection products, and accomplish overall company sales goals. As you gain experience, you may become eligible for management positions. There are no formal qualifications for this career since employers provide extensive on-the-job training. Excellent customer service skills are a must, as well as strong communication skills over the phone, via email, and in person.