Sr. Sales Rep, Group Benefits
Lincoln National Corporationabout 1 year ago
Dallas, Texas, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Lincoln Financial is seeking a Senior Sales Representative to join the Group Protection Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions. In this role, you will build and maintain business relationships with Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers, Plan Sponsors, and Participants while driving group benefits sales within an assigned territory. This is an exciting opportunity to develop deep knowledge of Lincoln’s products and evolve your career in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on current and emerging trends for the assigned territory and products.
- Develop a deep understanding of Lincoln's products, services, and operational structure to identify sales growth opportunities.
- Provide education, training, and advice on Lincoln's products and services to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and sustain strong business relationships through effective in-person, email, and phone communications.
- Develop and execute strategic plans to introduce Lincoln’s products and services to new prospects.
- Champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to enhance team quality and performance.
Required Qualifications
- 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years in lieu of a Bachelor's degree).
- 1-3+ years of experience in intermediary sales directly related to group benefits.
- Proven background in group insurance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Required licenses upon hire – Life and Health.
Preferred Qualifications
- Carrier experience.
- Experience in group sales.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: Pay range is $120,000 - $220,000 with additional incentives possible based on performance.
- Clearly defined career tracks and job levels that align with Lincoln’s core values and leadership attributes.
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities to enhance your professional growth.
- PTO/parental leave offering a balanced work and life experience.
- Competitive 401K and comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Free financial counseling, health coaching, and access to an employee assistance program.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Flexible work arrangements including a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in the office.
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training to support your success.
Required Skills
Group Benefits
Relationship Management
Effective Communication
Client Development
Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediary Sales