Senior Employee Benefits Representative Apply locations: Seattle, Washington
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR********
You are as unique as your background, experience, and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world.
Job Description: Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states, however for this role you must reside in Washington state. At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you'll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.
The opportunity: As a Senior Employee Benefit Sales Representative, you represent our brand in the market. You will solve our clients' needs through consultative and solution-based selling and build relationships with contacts in your territory to identify, develop, and negotiate sales opportunities.
At Sun Life, you will sell our robust portfolio of employee benefits – Dental, Life, and Disability products – that have a positive impact in people's lives. Further, as we increase our focus on the voluntary benefits market, you will have the ability to sell even more products in partnership with our Supplemental Health Practice Leads.
How you will contribute: Sell employee benefits products through an established network of insurance brokers, third party administrators, and consultants.Build, establish, and leverage relationships with key sources to market our portfolio of products (Group Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability) to some of the nation's leading employers.Construct and maintain a business plan for your designated territory based on sales and strategic initiatives.Call on existing and potential customers to not only prospect new customers but also to develop a book of business.Meet seasonal targets and individual sales goals.Develop internal relationships, such as with underwriters, distribution specialists, and internal support partners who will assist you in creating specialized plans to meet your clients' needs. What you will bring with you: Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university preferred.5+ years of Groups Sales Industry experience preferred.State required Life and Health agent license.Strong networking and relationship management skills.Excellent listening, presentation, negotiating, and communication skills.A passion to succeed and challenge yourself while building a book of business.A winning attitude and interest in a career that offers independence, professional growth, and high income potential.The successful candidate is driven, self-motivated, consultative, and a great problem solver. Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven't checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.
Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life: Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical, and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more.Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account.A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative, and inclusive culture.Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.Named as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a Washington resident, the annual base salary for this position is $67,800, plus the ability to earn variable incentive compensation through a sales incentive plan.
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter - for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
At Sun Life, we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email ******** to request an accommodation.
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Job Category: Sales - Direct
Posting End Date: 26/09/2024
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