Strategic Sales Executive, Group Benefits
About The Position
The Group Protection Distribution Team is looking for an experienced Strategic Sales Executive to join Group Benefits Sales team. As a Strategic Sales Executive for Group Benefits Sales, you will be responsible for building and maintaining business relationships to meet or exceed established sales goals, quotas or objectives by working directly with groups in the assigned territory. You will work with Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers, Plan Sponsors and Participants in the assigned territory to increase sales revenue and market share in offering our ancillary products. This opportunity will provide the ability to grow within the group insurance industry while gaining new skills and building strong working relationships.
Requirements
- 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
- 5 - 7+ Years of experience in intermediary sales that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Licenses required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Group Benefits Sales Experience
Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned territory and products, assessing impacts, and collaborating with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of LFG's products, services, and operational structure to enhance ability to identify and target sales growth opportunities.
- Provide education, information, training & advice on Lincoln’s products & services (including sales support tools, marketing ideas, etc.) to assigned Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers and/or Plan Sponsor/Participants.
- Build and maintain business relationships through effective communication via email, phone and in person with internal/external stakeholders in a customer centric and professional demeanor.
- Develop and execute basic plans to increase/gain opportunities to introduce Lincoln’s products/services, management & other resources to stakeholders.
- Identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality.
Benefits
- PTO/parental leave
- Competitive 401K and employee benefits
- Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
- Work arrangements that work for you
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
