Producer Non-Validated | Employee Benefits

CBIZ; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services advisor is seeking a sales consultant in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves achieving revenue objectives through consultative sales, developing personal and professional goals, and building relationships with clients. Candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, a Bachelor's degree is preferred, and relevant industry experience is required. The position may require travel and offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some relevant industry experience.
• Must obtain required licenses/credentials.

Responsibilities

• Achieve annual new revenue objectives through consultative sales.
• Develop a Personal Development Plan annually.
• Build an active pipeline of qualified prospects.
• Document activity and prospect data in CBIZ systems.
• Develop and present recommendations to clients.
• Close for new business and document opportunities.
• Transition sold clients to client service team.
• Communicate with leadership on market trends.
• Identify and support cross-serving leads.
• Meet annual sales goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Achieve annual new revenue objectives through consultative sales to new clients and expansion of service lines to existing clients
• Develop a Personal Development Plan annually outlining personal and professional goals for upcoming year
• Build an active pipeline of qualified prospects, generating leads from personal contacts, external centers of influence, client referrals, CBIZ associates, and CBIZ marketing sources
• Document activity, notes, and prospect data in appropriate CBIZ systems
• Develop and present recommendations to clients based upon consultative selling approach
• Appropriately close for new business, documenting won and lost opportunities and reasons
• Seamlessly transition sold clients to designated client service team
• Serve as client's valued advisor; building a strategic and personal relationship with key client decision makers
• As appropriate, work with client service team to serve client and retain business
• Communicate with leadership, providing field input on market trends, competitor analysis, and other business intelligence
• Identify, initiate, and support cross-serving leads to other CBIZ business developers
• Responsible for meeting annual sales goals if applicable to position
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Some relevant industry experience
• Must obtain required licenses/credentials
• Superior command of verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

About Us

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.