Employee Benefits Representative - New England

Sun Life Financial; New England (ND); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. seeks an Employee Benefit Sales Representative to represent our brand in the New England territory.

You will sell our portfolio of employee benefits—Dental, Life, Vision and Disability—through brokers, consultants and employers, building solutions that meet client needs. With a focus on consultative selling, you will develop relationships, call on potential customers, and strive to meet or exceed seasonal targets, while benefiting from a base salary of $50,000 plus incentive

Qualifications

• Group benefit sales experience.
• Licensed Life and Health agent in your state.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills.
• Excellent listening, presentation, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell employee benefits products through brokers and consultants.
• Build and establish relationships with key sources for product marketing.
• Construct a business plan for your designated territory.
• Call on customers to prospect and develop a book of business.
• Meet and exceed seasonal targets and personal sales goals.

Skills

Group benefit sales

Networking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.Job Description:Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states, however for this position you must reside in the territory you will be supporting (New England).The Opportunity:As an Employee Benefit Sales Representative, you represent our brand in the market. You will solve our clients’ needs through consultative and solution based selling and build relationships with contacts in your territory to identify, develop and negotiate sales opportunities.At Sun Life, you will sell our robust portfolio of employee benefits – Dental, Life, Vision and Disability products – that have a positive impact in people’s lives. Further, as we increase our focus on the voluntary benefits market, you will have the ability to sell even more products in partnership with our Supplemental Health Practice Leads.How you will contribute:Sell employee benefits products through an established network of insurance brokers, third party administrators and consultantsBuild and establish relationships with key sources to market our portfolio of products to some of the nation's top employersConstruct and maintain a business plan for your designated territory based on sales and strategic initiativesCall on existing and potential customers to not only prospect new customers but also to develop a book of businessMeet and exceed seasonal targets and personal sales goalsDevelop internal relationships, such as with underwriters, distribution specialists and internal support partners who will assist you in creating specialized plans to meet your clients’ needsWhat you will bring with you:Group benefit sales Industry experienceCurrently licensed with your state required Life and Health agent licenseA passion to succeed and test yourself while building a book of businessA winning attitude and interest in a career that offers professional growth, and high income potentialDrive, self-motivation, a consultative nature and be a great problem solverAbility to work with a diverse range of peopleDegree from a four-year college or university, or requisite work experienceStrong networking and relationship management skillsExcellent listening, presentation, negotiation and communication skillsThe annual base salary for this position is $50,000, plus the ability to earn variable incentive compensation through a sales incentive plan.Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you!We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Life is brighter when you work at Sun LifeAt Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.We will make reasonable accommodation s to the known physical or mental limitation s of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans , unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [e-mail] to request an accommodation.For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job Category:Vente directePosting End Date:17/09/2026