Senior Employee Benefits Sales Representative - Illinois
About The Position
Sun Life U.S. is a leading provider of employee and government benefits, serving approximately 50 million Americans. We offer a comprehensive portfolio including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. With over 6,400 employees and associates, we operate nationwide. We are seeking optimistic individuals who are passionate about making life brighter for our clients and who value diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities. This role offers the opportunity to be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to innovate and make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. As a Senior Employee Benefit Sales Representative, you will be the face of our brand in the market, using consultative and solution-based selling to address client needs. You will build relationships within your territory to identify, develop, and negotiate sales opportunities. Sun Life offers a robust portfolio of employee benefits – Dental, Life, Vision, and Disability products – that positively impact people's lives. With an increased focus on the voluntary benefits market, you will also have the opportunity to sell additional products in partnership with our Supplemental Health Practice Leads.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
