Benefits Sales Specialist

Symetra, Bellevue, WA, United States

Duration: Full Time

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Benefits Division sales team as a Benefits Sales Specialist!

About the role

As a Benefits Sales Specialist. You will provide direct support to the Senior Sales leadership team and their direct reports. You will own moderately difficult to complex administrative tasks, including organizing, prioritizing and coordinating a range of sales support requests: administering basic invoice submission / expense analysis and periodic report distribution; acquisition integration support, third party contract support and light project coordination. This role will be responsible for handling of confidential information and could be required to communicate same to various groups within Symetra on behalf of Sales Leadership.

What you will do

Draft, finalize and distribute presentations and communications through discussions, research, editing or other, as requested by Sales Leadership
Manage day-to-day service needs, including monitoring claim reporting requirements, premium remittances, and ensuring accurate and timely uploads into the Employer Excess Loss platform
Schedule and organize Sales team meetings as requested by Sales Leadership
Capture, consolidate and distribute notes from key sales meetings
Support agenda development and scheduling of monthly / quarterly / annual Sales call
Assist Sales Leadership with internal and external information gathering
As needed, serve as proxy for Sales Leader(s) in sales meetings
Assist Sales Leadership with annual budget development, Anaplan budget data input and periodic "actuals vs budget" reporting
Address budget change requests in Anaplan and communicate same to Finance
Communicate with Sales Leadership on any issues impacting or related to budget
Coordinate invoice submission, tracking and reporting for sponsored broker events, third party consultants and related Sales activities
Track and report on external consultant activity and expenses
Support training personnel with scheduling on-boarding and training sessions
Provide support around training resources / material development and distribution
Drive third party consultant support, contract adherence monitoring and communication
Coordinate event sponsorship activities with Sales & Marketing (i.e. booth; giveaways; etc.)
Schedule and organize Sales team and/or regional broker events in collaboration with Sales Leadership and/or Symetra's Events Team
Collaborate with Strategic Partnership team and/or Symetra's Events Team on logistics around national broker events
Work with third party consultant(s) to schedule / track / report on broker meetings, speaking engagements and related activities

Why work at Symetra

"Symetra is truly a great place to work. The positive work climate, strong sense of team, and the resources available make it feel like one cohesive family. What stands out most to me is the company's deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion-it's not just a statement, it's an active and ongoing priority that's felt throughout the organization." -Charlotte G., Sr. Underwriter - Consultant Stop Loss

"If you are looking for a company that will magnify your talents, give you a voice, and that will continuously challenge you while pushing you to grow, you've found the right place. I'm so lucky to have found Symetra. I have never been happier!" Gina B. - Medical Risk Consultant RN- Auditor Trainer

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

$27.10 - $45.16 hourly plus eligibility for Company Annual Bonus

Who you are

High School diploma required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
5-7 years' experience in administrative support in a sales environment required
Group Insurance Sales experience strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated digital literacy and attention to detail
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work independently and proactively, driving support for sales leadership team

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

Disqualification from the recruitment process
Withdrawal of a job offer
Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered