Sales Academy Trainee

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Job Location: Atlanta; must be willing to train in Atlanta and to deploy into a role in the Southeast region; or other regions as needed.

As a sales trainee, you will complete a 9‑month sales training program which includes a combination of structured classroom and on‑the‑job learning with a focus on building an understanding of the employee benefits industry, Met Life’s group benefits and professional selling skills. Successful completion of the program will prepare you to apply for an account executive position within our Group Benefits Sales organization.

• Participate in and complete the Sales Academy Program which includes trainings led by subject matter experts across Group Benefits
• Support the sales office by meeting with brokers or customers, making cold calls, conducting enrollment meetings or benefit fairs, providing post‑sale service and interacting with clients, and assisting the account executives with their territories
• Build sales competencies – including communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills
• Develop an understanding of the Group Benefits products and services – including Disability, Dental, Life, Auto & Home, Met Life Legal, and Critical Illness
• Work effectively with a seasoned sales professional who serves as a mentor and educates the trainee to the various products and services offered by Met Life.

• Knowledge of the Met Life organization, as well as industry information, including an understanding of brokers, customers, and competitive landscape
• Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, sound business judgment, computer skills, ability to lead and influence, analytical, relationship building and organizational skills
• The ability to obtain Life, Accident, and Health, and Property & Casualty licenses.
• Willingness to relocate prior to, and upon completion of, the program
• 0‑5 years of related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel and drive to meetings with internal and/or external partners

• Comprehensive insurance, covering not only what’s expected for you and your family—pets included—but also any curveballs that life might throw at you
• Employee resource groups to support your career growth and help you build your workplace community
• Training and development opportunities during and after the program to help you expand your skillset and advance your career in whatever direction feels right

The expected salary range for this position is 50,000 – 55,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Insurance

Met Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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