Sales Coordinator

Alternate Locations: Detroit, MI (Michigan); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 73796

 

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Sales Coordinator to join our Group Protection Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions in our Detroit, MI sales office or Omaha, NE home office.

 

Background Details
The Group Protection Distribution Team will help you grow your group benefits knowledge and establish strong partnerships (internally/externally) while working in this fast-paced environment. 

 

As a Sales Coordinator for Group Benefits, you will be responsible building and maintaining business relationships with sales representatives and brokers to provide request for proposals (RFPs) for both sold and potential cases. You will work with Underwriting and the Sales team within your assigned territory to provide accurate, time sensitive information as requested. 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 gather, evaluate and assess information to complete request for proposals (RFPs), potential clients and sold cases for groups by partnering directly with your sales Rep, Underwriter, and broker. 
• You will influence market growth with RFP accuracy and exceptional sold case submissions by being knowledgeable and thorough with daily activities. 
• You will capitalize on growth through inforce block maintenance by targeting specific growth opportunities and influencing persistency within the inforce block in the regional segment. 
• You will build trusting relationships with our internal and external partners to maintain a valuable marketplace presence and uphold our commitment to the customer. 
• You will identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality. 

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience (Required):

• High School Diploma or GED 
• 1 - 3+ Years’ experience in a sales environment with general insurance background
• Resident State Life & Health Certifications upon hire 
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written)
• Strong organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice-to have Experience (Preferred):  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt as needed. 

 

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% 

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through Wednesday, October 16, 2024, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. 

 

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 $53,500 - $92,500 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location,