Summary
 

We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Employee Benefit Sales Professional to join our team. This individual will play a key role in expanding our client base, fostering existing relationships and serving as a trusted advisor to our partners. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, brings a track record of achievement in Ancillary Employee Benefits and is a subject matter expert in Group Dental, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Vision. A candidate with GAP experience is also of strong consideration.

Description
 

Logistics:

This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm working remotely.

What You Will Do:

• Leads, markets, recruits, and motivates general agents, brokers, and other market support personnel.

• Solicits actively for new distribution outlets for Companion Life's products.

• Motivates general agents and brokers through visits and seminars to market products.

• Formulates, advises, and implements policies necessary to enhance production profitability and service standards.

• Develops marketing and sales themes, promotions, and sales materials.

• Monitors loss ratios and persistency and implements corrective actions.

• Develops and or enhances new/existing group products. Recommends pricing, product design, filing, direct mail, and compliance requirements.

• Manages all aspects of marketing, sales, renewal, and servicing of Companion Life's products from a field office environment, without benefit of on-site marketing support staff.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need

• Required Education: Bachelors in a job-related field

• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's, and 2 years job related work experience

• Required Work Experience: 5+ years of dedicated Employee Benefit Ancillary insurance sales. The products sold should include Group Dental, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Vision.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated skills related to sales, marketing, and/or underwriting. Thorough understanding of agent/broker sales and marketing process. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Good judgment skills. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Basic business math proficiency. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Ability to direct, motivate, and assess performance of others. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

• Required Licenses and Certificates: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed.

What We Prefer You to Have:

• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software.

• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: CLU, CEBS, RHU

What We can Do for You:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.  You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401K retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

• Employee Assistance

• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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