Public Sector Benefits Counselor

Colonial Life; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Competitive compensation

Incentives

Job summary

Colonial Life is hiring a State Rep / Benefit Counselor (Public Sector) to educate employers and employees about our product portfolio in the Greater Fort Myers area, including Lee and Charlotte Counties, FL.

The role is an independent contractor position that emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, the ability to influence, and self-motivation in a fast-paced environment. Training and incentives are provided to help you grow in benefits counseling.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Strong ability to influence and persuade.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with very minimal supervision.
• Highly energized, motivated self-starter who thrives on a challenge and in a fast-paced environment.
• Goal and results oriented.
• Demonstrate a “can-do” spirit, a sense of optimism and excitement, ownership and commitment/loyalty.
• Strong overall health insurance proficiency is necessary.
• Strong overall computer skill including knowledge of Microsoft office – Excel in particular.
• Life and health license required (but can be obtained through Colonial Life)

Responsibilities

• Promote through education our Colonial Life product portfolio to various businesses.
• Acquire a broad knowledge of Colonial Life’s group and individual voluntary product portfolio and service offerings and how to position to employees.
• Develop and build relationships with other district representatives to function as part of a team
• May be requested to communicate employer sponsored benefits during open enrollment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Persuasion

Communication skills

Self-starter

Results oriented

Health insurance know-how

MS Excel

Licensing (available)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonial Life is hiring a State Rep / Benefit Counselor (Public Sector) to educate employers and employees about our product portfolio in the Greater Fort Myers area, including Lee and Charlotte Counties, FL.

The role is an independent contractor position that emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, the ability to influence, and self-motivation in a fast-paced environment. Training and incentives are provided to help you grow in benefits counseling.