Location: New York,NY, USA
Guardian is seeking a Group Benefits Sales Representative who will be responsible for building and maintaining brokers and plan holder relationships to drive ongoing sales and retention of groups of 2-2,000 lives with a primary focus on the under 100 lives market.
Success will be determined based on the ability to attain high levels of production through broker development and internal relationships. This role will report to the Market Leader within the assigned territory.
You Will:
* Market, position, and sell Guardian's entire Group Benefits portfolio products and technology solutions to your designated brokers. This includes Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Absence, and Supplemental Health products.
* Support the general wellbeing of the broker and client relationship for the development and growth of Guardian sales and client retention.
* Understand territory dynamics to build, develop and maintain broker relationships to grow the book of business while representing Guardian's vision to inspire well-being.
* Be accountable for consistently achieving or exceeding personal sales production expectations by having a clear understanding of products.
* Identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to increase sales of product offerings.
* Achieve required industry licensing within 90 days of date of hire and maintain license through completing Continuing Education requirements.
You Have:
* A BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
* Ability to consistently achieve or exceed personal sales production expectations established by management, as stated in the Market business plan that is consistent with Group Profit Center objectives.
Soft Skills:
* Collaborative team player with the ability to effectively build rapport in person and virtually.
* Exercise sound judgement and integrity in a changing, matrixed, and fast past environment.
* Exude confidence, positivity, and proactivity.
* Act with accountability to deliver on commitments with speed and quality.
Location and Travel Requirements:
* The successful hire will be based in one of the following Guardian Offices: Boston, MA; Bethlehem, PA; or New York, NY.
* The work arrangement will be hybrid (combination of in-office and work from home).
* Up to 25% travel within the assigned territory.
Salary Range
$35,000
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care
* Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
* Dental plan
* Vision plan
* Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
* Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
* Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
* Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
* 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
* Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
* Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
* Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
* Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
* Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
* Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
* Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
* Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
* Adoption assistance
* College planning
* Tuition reimbursement
* Student loan assistance
* Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
* Employee Resource Groups:
* Colleague Connection Committees
* Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
* Voluntary self-ID
* Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact ...@glic.com.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday