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Senior Employee Benefits Sales Representative - Indiana

Sun Life, Indianapolis, IN, United States


Job Description We are looking for a Senior Employee Benefit Sales Representative to 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.

Location We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states, however for this position you must reside in Indiana, preferably near Indianapolis.

The Opportunity As a Senior Employee Benefit Sales Representative, you will sell our robust portfolio of employee benefits—Dental, Life, Vision, and Disability products—that have a positive impact in people's lives. As we increase our focus on the voluntary benefits market, you will also have the ability to sell additional 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 prospect new customers and develop a book of business.

Meet and exceed seasonal targets and personal sales goals.

Develop internal relationships with underwriters, distribution specialists and internal support partners to create specialized plans to meet clients' needs.

What you will bring with you

More than five years of Group Benefit sales industry experience.

Currently licensed with your state's 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 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.

The annual base salary for this position is $55,000, plus the ability to earn variable incentive compensation through a sales incentive plan.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Accommodations We will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

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.

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