Job SummaryOur Employee Benefits sales team is growing! This is your opportunity to accelerate your success as our next
Employee Benefits Sales Professional. The territory, consisting of the
greater Cleveland, OH area and Pittsburgh, PA, offers the ideal mix of opportunities, from well-established mature business relationships with area producers to robust market development opportunities. In this role, you will serve as the key liaison between producers, customers and the company to drive sales goals and personal success.
- Develop and manage a large, dynamic territory, which includes a full range of business, from long-established producers to significant growth opportunities. Serve as the key liaison between producers, customers and the company to drive sales goals and personal success.
- Effectively utilize the full range of resources we provide to ensure quota attainment, including a full, locally based service team, home office service groups, marketing and development resources, expertise of peers, Managers etc. to attain sales targets and drive customer satisfaction.
- Develop and continually improve product knowledge, sales skills, and competitive intelligence via both personal and formal development plans and utilize to compete effectively in the local market.
* Must have prior experience selling employee benefits to be considered for this role ** Must live in the greater Cleveland area, Columbus, OH, and/or Pittsburgh, PA areas to be considered for this role ** Must have established broker relationships in the territory to be considered for this role ** Must be able to travel 2-3 days per week within the territory to be considered for this role *Skills and Background You'll Need Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Life & health licensing required - If not currently licensed, licensing must be obtained upon hire.
Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience selling employee benefits.
- Must have established broker relationships within this territory.
- Must be able to travel 2-3 days per week within the territory. Excellent driving record is required. Must be insurable under corporate insurance carrier.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate- Driving Success. Pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
- Customer Focus. Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed their expectations.
- Winning Together. Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.
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Why Join The Standard?We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
- Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
- Performance guarantees may be applied to roles with highly incentivized compensation plans for a specified period of time to support a new hire's transition into the sales incentive plan.
Compensation is made up of a base salary, incentives, and/or other bonuses when applicable. This is a minimum range that can be increased based on performance and sales activity.
Salary Range:
Compensation is made up of a base salary, commissions, and year-end bonuses. Total compensation range: $125k - $250k+
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
