Employee Benefits Sales Representative

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
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As an Employee Benefit Sales Representative, you represent our brand in the market. You will solve our clients’ needs through consultative and solution based selling, and build relationships with contacts in your territory to identify, develop and negotiate sales opportunities.
At Sun Life, you will sell our robust portfolio of employee benefits – Dental, Life, Vision and Disability products – that have a positive impact in people’s lives. Further, as we increase our focus on the voluntary benefits market, you will have the ability to sell even more products in partnership with our Supplemental Health Specialists.
What you’ll do:

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

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A passion to succeed and test yourself while building a book of business
• Drive, self-motivation, a consultative nature and be a great problem solver
• Group benefit sales Industry experience
• Currently licensed with your state required Life and Health agent license
• A winning attitude and interest in a career that offers professional growth, and high income potential

Required Education and skills:

• Excellent listening, presentation, negotiation and communication skills
• Degree from a four-year college or university, or requisite work experience
• Strong networking and relationship management skills

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
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Job Category:
Sales - Direct
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