Business Development Sales Representative

Ameritas • Lincoln, NE

5d • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing sales relationships with strategic
partners to achieve sales and persistency goals through brokers for Ameritas
products and services.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but
especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial
products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and
financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and
valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee
benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Less than 2 years of related experience required; 2+ direct sales experience preferred
• State Health/Life License required or must obtain within 60 days of employment if not currently held
• This position requires 30-40% travel

Nice To Haves

• 2+ direct sales experience

Responsibilities

• Improves sales relationships by providing service and support to assigned partner offices to achieve sales goals.
• Utilizes sales and renewal strategies for assigned distributors within the enterprise.
• Supports partners with marketing materials, training, and other sales closing support to attract and retain business.
• Implements comprehensive product and business climate knowledge to educate about product development, market research, and sales tactics.
• Mentor’s fellow sales representatives with pre-sale service presentations and broker meetings.
• Monitors quote activities and reviews large case submissions.
• Aids in providing resolutions with matters of service and underwriting issues.
• Upholds key initiatives and special projects that support department and enterprise plans.
• Executes sales goals while operating in alignment with department and enterprise processes and objectives.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level