Workforce Benefits Sales Consultant - Broker Distribution (Maryland)

Pacific Life

109d • $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own. Pacific Life is seeking a skilled sales professional to support the growth of Broker Distribution within the Workforce Benefits organization. You will play an integral part in Pacific Life's efforts to establish and grow a $1B revenue, profitable business in the Workforce Benefits market. This role is considered to be 100% remote, as travel is required, and our ideal candidate for this role will be based in the Maryland or DC marketplace.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in group benefits sales with an established presence in the broker marketplace.
• College degree with concentration in business management, finance, or risk management or equivalent work experience is required.
• The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
• Ability to seek opinions of others, process feedback and take smart risks.
• A high degree of integrity and able to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.
• Self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement.
• Mindset to enable breakthrough innovations and business models that create value for all stakeholders, continually challenging traditional approaches.

Nice To Haves

• Strong performance orientation and drive for results.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to grasp complexities and perceive relationships among business and financial issues.
• Known for ability to respectfully and confidently collaborate and easily communicate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and execution of a strategy for Broker Distribution that helps meet new sales, retention, profitability and expense objectives.
• Meet annual sales goals as established by the RSM of Broker Distribution.
• Partner with Workforce Benefits Distribution resources to deliver the Workforce Benefits story to the broker community.
• Continually work to strengthen, deepen, and grow broker relationships.
• Execute appropriate number of broker meetings per week with assigned brokers.
• Drive a pipeline of appropriate number of RFP's per month.
• Build and advance local broker relationships to drive sales and increase the Pacific Life brand in your market.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the group products sold by Pacific Life.
• Maintain strong connections with underwriting, product, pricing, regulatory compliance, and actuarial pricing teams to ensure alignment on critical deliverables with your broker relationships.
• Utilize established and innovative approaches, tools and partners to enable efficient, deliberate and robust growth objectives.
• Bring a customer-first mindset: prioritize customer and broker viewpoints in decision-making.
• Participate in ongoing industry and community activities to stay attuned to industry trends.
• Represent the company as needed with legislative platforms, industry events, community activities.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

Benefits

• Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.
• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree