Sales Representative - Mountain West, Group Benefits

Alternate Locations: Denver, CO (Colorado); US West

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 73550

 

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Sales Representative to join our Group Protection Sales Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions in the Mountain West region, supporting Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho or Wyoming (must be located within the territory). 

 

Background Details
As a Sales Representative for Group Benefits, you will be responsible building and maintaining business relationships to meet or exceed established sales goals, quotas or objectives by working directly with groups within the assigned territory with up to 2K lives. 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. If this sounds like a role for you, please read on!

What you'll be doing

• You will 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. Develops and maintains an understanding of LFG's products, services and operational structure to enhance ability to identify and target sales growth opportunities.
• You will 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.
• You will 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. 
• You will develop and execute basic plans to increase/gain opportunities to introduce Lincoln’s products/services, management & other resources to stakeholders. 
• You will identify, recommend and champions process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality. 

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience (Required):

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) 
• 0 - 1+ Years of experience in intermediary sales that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position 
• Group insurance background
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Licenses required upon hire

Nice-to have Experience (Preferred):  

• Sales experience (1-3 years)

 

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50%

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute.

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

• Competitive 401K and employee benefits

• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

• Tuition assistance program

• A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

 

The pay range for this position is  with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range