Employee Benefits Sales Representative - New York City

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.

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states, and for this position you must reside in the New York City Metro area.

The Opportunity:

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 Practice Leads.
 
How you will contribute:

• 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

What you will bring with you:

• 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

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.