Account Executive - Life & Disability Insurance Growth

Illinois Mutual; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed 4 1/2-day work week

No monthly premium for employee health

Paid time-off and holidays

401(k) vesting

On-site cafeteria and amenities

Job summary

Illinois Mutual in Peoria, IL is seeking an Account Executive, Sales who will drive growth in the life and disability income product lines by building and nurturing relationships with agents and agencies. The role emphasizes cross-selling, upselling and effective CRM usage to achieve sales targets.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a results-driven mindset and a track record of success in insurance sales, with a willingness to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or related field (preferred).
• Proven track record of sales success, preferably in insurance.
• Strong CRM proficiency and applications in sales/marketing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to identify and engage potential agents/agencies.
• Possess strong knowledge of products, marketplace, distribution partners, tools and sales system to foster sales relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing agents, fostering trust and loyalty.
• Educate agents on product offerings, highlighting life and disability insurance benefits.
• Drive revenue growth by moving prospects through the sales funnel and closing deals.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell additional products to distribution partners.
• Provide ongoing support to distribution partners and address concerns.
• Utilize CRM to manage leads, track interactions and optimize sales processes.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for expansion.

Skills

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field

Internal equivalency for internal applicants

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Illinois Mutual in Peoria, IL is seeking an Account Executive, Sales who will drive growth in the life and disability income product lines by building and nurturing relationships with agents and agencies. The role emphasizes cross-selling, upselling and effective CRM usage to achieve sales targets.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a results-driven mindset and a track record of success in insurance sales, with a willingness to collaborate across teams.