Senior Employee Benefits Sales Representative - Illinois / Wisconsin

Sun Life Financial • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

81d • $55,000

About The Position

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide. The position is for a Senior Employee Benefit Sales Representative, who will represent our brand in the market and solve clients' needs through consultative and solution-based selling. The role involves building relationships with contacts in the territory to identify, develop, and negotiate sales opportunities.

Requirements

• More than five years of Group Benefit sales industry experience
• Currently licensed with your state required Life and Health agent license
• A passion to succeed and test yourself while building a book of business
• A winning attitude and interest in a career that offers professional growth, and high income potential
• Drive, self-motivation, a consultative nature and be a great problem solver
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Degree from a four-year college or university, or requisite work experience
• Strong networking and relationship management skills
• Excellent listening, presentation, negotiation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Sell employee benefits products through an established network of insurance brokers, third party administrators and consultants
• Build and establish relationships with key sources to market our portfolio of products to some of the nation's top 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 and exceed seasonal targets and personal 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

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick time
• Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
• Medical coverage
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Disability programs
• Partially paid sabbatical program
• 401(k) employer match
• Stock purchase options
• Employer-funded retirement account
• Flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees