Sales Associate - Group Benefits

Columbus, Ohio, United States | Oswald Companies | Full-time | Partially remote

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Job Description

Job Summary: Responsible for generating sales opportunities with new clients in a defined market; coordinates personal sales efforts with department team members and other internal staff. Also collaborates with the team to cross-sell products and services; develops and implements a personal sales plan with direct accountability for annual production goals. 

 

A Day in The Life:

  • Establish a sales development plan to originate business with new clients; builds and maintains a book of business and incrementally grows the book at plan each year. 

  • Capitalize on opportunities to cross-sell multiple lines of coverage to existing clients; collaborate with department peers and service staff managing the company's various practices to maximize the sale of services provided. 

  • Maintain a high level of sales activity through self-driven initiatives to achieve production goals, markets products and services to the appropriate contact. 

  • Develop and execute a proactive strategy to source leads, identify and target decision-makers, and make cold calls to obtain opportunities for an appointment and service presentation. 

  • Perform a detailed analysis of a prospective client's needs by reviewing their existing insurance / risk management program; makes recommendations for appropriate and competitive coverages. 

  • Customize insurance programs to suit customer needs covering a variety of risks; explains features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote the sale of services. 

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Successful selling experience in a business-to- business product or service is preferred.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Effective networking and relationship-building skills 

  • Exceptional interpersonal abilities 

 

Who You Are:

  • A pro-active, goal-driven, and confident attitude 

  • A service-oriented, collaborative approach 

  • An outgoing, professional demeanor 

  • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills 

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented and results-based 

  • Insightful, creative and innovative