Sales Representative - Employee Benefits

Standard Insurance Company • Philadelphia, PA

12d • Remote

About The Position

The Standard is hiring an Employee Benefits sales professional for a territory covering the Philadelphia area and locations within a two-hour radius. The role combines established producer relationships with opportunities to develop new business. The representative serves as a liaison among producers, customers, and the company to achieve sales goals and support customer satisfaction. The position requires being located in the Philadelphia area and traveling within the territory two to three days per week.

The successful candidate uses company resources—including local and home-office support teams, marketing, and expert guidance—to support sales and customer needs. They continually develop product knowledge and sales skills through personal development and formal training, mentor teammates, share best practices, and contribute to the sales team's success at local, regional, and national levels. This opportunity is described as suitable for an early-career professional or an experienced candidate transitioning into sales.

Compensation includes base salary, commissions, incentives and/or other bonuses when applicable. The stated total compensation range is $75,000–$150,000. The role is eligible for an annual incentive bonus plan subject to applicable program rules and factors including individual and organizational performance.

Requirements

• Must be located in the Philadelphia area.
• Must be available to travel within the territory two to three days per week.
• One to two years of sales experience in group insurance, payroll, and/or benefits administration.
• Life and health licensing; if not currently licensed, licensing must be obtained upon hire.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to grow.
• Pursues ambitious goals and demonstrates resilience when facing obstacles and setbacks.
• Understands and anticipates internal and external customer needs and develops solutions that exceed expectations.
• Engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by building trust, inviting diverse perspectives, and advancing strong ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Employee benefits sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between producers, customers, and the company.
• Drive sales goals and support customer satisfaction.
• Use company resources, including local and home-office support teams, marketing, and expert guidance, to achieve sales goals.
• Develop product knowledge and sales skills through personal development and formal training, and apply them in the market.
• Mentor teammates, share best practices, and support the sales team's success at local, regional, and national levels.
• Travel within the territory two to three days per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Annual incentive bonus plan.
• Paid time off, including 11 holidays, two wellness days, and eight volunteer hours annually; PTO increases with tenure.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed