Sales Representative - Mountain West, Group Benefits

Alternate Locations : Denver, CO (Colorado); US West

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Work Arrangement : Hybrid / Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.

Relocation assistance : is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition # : 73550

The Role at a Glance

We are currently looking for a Sales Representative to join our Group Protection Sales Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions in the Mountain West region, supporting Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho or Wyoming (must be located within the territory).

Background Details

As a Sales Representative for Group Benefits, you will be responsible for building and maintaining business relationships to meet or exceed established sales goals, quotas or objectives by working directly with groups within the assigned territory with up to 2K lives.

You will work with Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers, Plan Sponsors and Participants in the assigned territory to increase sales revenue and market share in offering our ancillary products.

This opportunity will provide the ability to grow within the group insurance industry while gaining new skills and building strong working relationships.

If this sounds like a role for you, please read on!

What you'll be doing

You will maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments / trends for assigned territory and products, assessing impacts, and collaborating with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.

Develops and maintains an understanding of LFG's products, services and operational structure to enhance ability to identify and target sales growth opportunities.

You will provide education, information, training & advice on Lincoln’s products & services (including sales support tools, marketing ideas, etc.

to assigned Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers and / or Plan Sponsor / Participants.

• You will build and maintain business relationships through effective communication via email, phone and in person with internal / external stakeholders in a customer centric and professional demeanor.
• You will develop and execute basic plans to increase / gain opportunities to introduce Lincoln’s products / services, management & other resources to stakeholders.
• You will identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality.

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience (Required) :

• 4 Year / Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• 0 - 1+ Years of experience in intermediary sales that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position
• Group insurance background
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal / written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Licenses required upon hire

Nice-to-have Experience (Preferred) :

Sales experience (1-3 years)

Travel Requirements

Up to 50%

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives.

Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you :

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO / parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
• Effective productivity / technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law.

Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role.

The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services.

As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa.

Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE : LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.

Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers.

These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications.

Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms.

We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions.

Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial Group ( LFG ) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information.

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY / TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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