Group Benefits Sales Representative - Philadelphia, PA

Guardian Life Insurance

2d • $40,000

About The Position

Guardian is seeking a Group Benefits Sales Representative who will be responsible for building and maintaining Premier brokers and plan holder relationships to drive ongoing sales and retention of groups of 2-1,999 lives with a primary focus between 100-1,999 market. Success will be determined based on the ability to attain high levels of production through broker development and internal relationships. This role will report to the Market Leader within the assigned territory. You will: Market, position, and sell Guardian’s Group Benefits portfolio products and technology solutions to your designated brokers. This includes Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Absence, and Supplemental Health products. Support the general wellbeing of the broker and client relationship for the development and growth of Guardian sales and client retention. Understand territory dynamics to build, develop and maintain broker relationships to grow the book of business while representing Guardian’s vision to inspire well-being. Be accountable for consistently achieving or exceeding personal sales production expectations by having a clear understanding of products and creating and implementing tactical sales strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to examine market trends and stay ahead of consumer demands. Represent Guardian by acting as a market leader, sharing thought leadership and maintaining strong community relationships. Identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to increase sales of product offerings. Achieve required industry licensing within 90 days of date of hire and maintain license through completing Continuing Education requirements.

Requirements

• A BS, BA degree or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of two years' group insurance sales experience or a combination of Guardian work experience, education and/or related extracurricular activities.
• Experience and knowledge of relevant industry products and processes including, but not limited to Worksite, LTD, Dental products, complex absence products, online enrollment, experience rating, dental network analysis processes.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to effectively build rapport in person and virtually.
• Exercise sound judgement and integrity in a changing, matrixed, and fast past environment.
• Exude confidence, positivity, and proactivity.
• Act with accountability to deliver on commitments with speed and quality.
• Up to 60% travel within the territory
• Successful hire will be based in the Philadelphia, PA area

Responsibilities

• Market, position, and sell Guardian’s Group Benefits portfolio products and technology solutions to your designated brokers.
• Support the general wellbeing of the broker and client relationship for the development and growth of Guardian sales and client retention.
• Understand territory dynamics to build, develop and maintain broker relationships to grow the book of business while representing Guardian’s vision to inspire well-being.
• Be accountable for consistently achieving or exceeding personal sales production expectations by having a clear understanding of products and creating and implementing tactical sales strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to examine market trends and stay ahead of consumer demands.
• Represent Guardian by acting as a market leader, sharing thought leadership and maintaining strong community relationships.
• Identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to increase sales of product offerings.
• Achieve required industry licensing within 90 days of date of hire and maintain license through completing Continuing Education requirements.

Benefits

• At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.
• Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
• As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
• Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.
• Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees