National Account Executive, Group Benefits

Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Work from Home

 

 Work Arrangement:

Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 75793

 

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a National Account Executive to join our Group Protection Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions in a remote environment. 

 

Background Details
The Group Protection Distribution Team is looking for an experienced National Account Executive to join Group Benefits team. 

 

As a National Account Executive for Group Benefits, you will be responsible for managing national accounts, performing both sales and account management activities for one or more assigned national customers. Your portfolio will consist of complex group accounts in the national segment, generally over 5K covered employees. You will assist your customers with the stewardship, renewals and adding additional lines of coverage while ensuring their escalations and needs are being met. 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 build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, buyers, Benefit Managers, key executives and brokers/consultants to facilitate the sale of new products to the client or additional participation on employee paid coverages while also ensuring the retention of existing business. 
• You will develop, implement and maintain a business plan and client relationships plan to achieve sales, growth and profitability, retention and market share goals for Lincoln’s Workplace Solutions while ensuring overall service needs are satisfied. You will manage and be accountable for renewal/financial strategy on assigned accounts by presenting the renewals to the customer and managing the strategy/process when account team presentation is involved. 
• You will provide consultative account management services to assigned national clients, providing continual education and counseling to clients on their benefit plans, manage the delivery of services to customer and consistently demonstrate value of these services. You will develop comprehensive understanding of existing/targeted clients including market segments, how they operate, and/or their value propositions. 
• You will assist large and/or National Accounts Sales Representatives with sales presentations as needed. 

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) 
• 5+ Years of experience in group benefits that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this opportunity. 
• Group benefit product knowledge (Life, Dental, Disability, Worksite, Supplemental Health etc.) as well as process knowledge such as underwriting, etc.  
• A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations. 
• Ability to drive performance targets to completion.
• Ability to explain complex processes and procedures.
• Exceptional communication skills – written, verbal and presentation. 

 

Nice-to have Experience (Preferred):  

• Group Benefits Sales Experience

 

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% 

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through February 25th, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. 

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, 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 of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

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