Sales Representative

Position: Sales Representative - Employee Benefits
## Sales Representative - Employee Benefits
** The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.
** Our Employee Benefits sales team is growing!  This is your opportunity to accelerate your success as our next
** Employee Benefits Sales Professional**. The territory, consisting of Denver, CO and the state of Utah, offers the ideal mix of opportunities, from well-established mature business relationships with area producers to robust market development opportunities.  In this role, you will serve as the key liaison between producers, customers and the company to drive sales goals and personal success.
* Develop and manage a large, dynamic territory, which includes a full range of business, from long established producers to significant growth opportunities. Serve as the key liaison between producers, customers and the company to drive sales goals and personal success.
* Effectively utilize the full range of resources we provide to ensure quota attainment, including a full, locally based service team, home office service groups, marketing and development resources, expertise of peers, Managers etc. to attain sales targets and drive customer satisfaction.
* Develop and continually improve product knowledge, sales skills, and competitive intelligence via both personal and formal development plans and utilize to compete effectively in the local market.
** Must be located in Utah or Denver, CO to be considered for this role  
**** Must be able to travel as needed within the territory to be considered for this role  
**** Skills and Background You’ll Need
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* EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of employee/group benefits sales experience with a focus on new business.  Ideal candidates will also have experience within the group benefits industry with LTD/STD, Dental, and Life product sales experience.

* EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* LICENSING:  Life & health.  If not currently licensed, licensing must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
* Must be located in Denver, CO or Utah to be considered for this role.
* Must be able to travel as needed throughout the territory. Excellent driving record is required. Must be insurable under corporate insurance carrier.
** Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
*** Driving Success. Pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
* Customer Focus. Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed their expectations.
* Winning Together. Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
* A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
* An annual incentive bonus plan
* Generous paid time off
* A supportive and responsive management approach
* Opportunities for career growth and advancement
* Paid time off to volunteer
* An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
* Much more!#LI-REMOTEWe have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
* A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
* An annual incentive bonus plan
* Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
* A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
* Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
* An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

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