Sales Executive

Gallagher•Washington, DC

30d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

At RPS, we don’t just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts who thrive on possibility. Every day, we collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for our clients. With access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace, we bring strategy and creativity together to deliver what others might call impossible. Here, every voice counts, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. You’ll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where you’re trusted to do your best work and encouraged to keep learning along the way. Overview At Boon, now a part of Gallagher, we specialize in designing wholesale employee benefit solutions to meet the unique needs of employers. Our long-standing carrier partner relationships and creative approach to benefit programs, allow us to create products that are compliant, cost-effective, and, above all, competitive. For more information about us, please visit www.boongroup.com. As part of Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, you’ll be joining a team that’s passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive. Boon has an exciting career opportunity for a Sales Executive. The Sales Executive is responsible for broker and employer development in their perspective territory and wholesale employee benefits sales. The Sales Executive develops a sales territory and networks while meeting company strategic plan and goals. The Sales Executive works closely with prospects, brokers, and internal departments to achieve sales objectives.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years proven success in exceeding new business sales goals required.
High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
5+ years of experience the healthcare or employee benefits preferred.
Life and Health License required.
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling services.
Leadership skills and the ability to drive sales.
Expert computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the Internet,
Experience using CRM software (Salesforce).
Ability to travel occasionally (25% to 50%).
Familiarity with leveraging social media for sales outreach strategy.
Intermediate knowledge of employee benefit plans, voluntary benefits, and other healthcare-associated benefits preferred.
Familiarity with the Affordable Care Act, MEC/MVP, and Limited Medical Plans.
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills and the ability to close a sale.
Ability to develop, present and execute strategic services marking plans.
Superior communication skills – both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal, partnership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Builds and manages their sales region for growth with insurance broker and employer prospects.
Leads the day-to-day operations of their sales region.
Follows the strategic sales plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
Upholds activity standards for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals and closes by monitoring performance on an ongoing basis.
Oversees the preparation of services proposals and RFP responses.
Conducts sales presentation as needed.
Creates and builds strategic partnerships with brokers and consultants through consistent contact, professional meetings to groups, responsive communication, problem resolution and meeting customer expectations.
May represent company conferences and tradeshows to network and promote Boon solutions.
Required to pass all applicable trainings specific to HIPAA and any other company required trainings.
Follow the company policies and procedures required to comply with applicable data privacy and confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations.
Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program