Regional Sales Associate, Stop Loss - West Region

Symetra; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telecommuting

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company matching

Job summary

Symetra is seeking a Regional Sales Associate to join the Stop Loss Sales team in a hybrid role based near Bellevue, WA. You will learn the benefits distribution landscape, gain knowledge of group insurance and stop loss, and start building relationships with internal and external clients.

After demonstrating success, you can advance to the next RSA level with expanded responsibilities. The role offers hybrid/hybrid telecommuting options, a clear path for progression, and exposure to multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, sales, marketing, and/or business-related field.
• Strong work ethic and desire to pursue a sales career.
• Willingness to learn; ability to travel as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Excess Loss insurance products, distribution channels, brand, marketing, and sales.
• Learn cross sell opportunities within Symetra's Benefits Division.
• Travel to field offices to build relationships with clients.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Travel ability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, sales, marketing, and/or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to begin a career with our Stop Loss Sales team as a Regional Sales Associate!

About the role

As a Regional Sales Associate (RSA) you're a member of the Benefits Distribution channel regional sales team. Your primary responsibilities will include learning from the ground up about group insurance business, specifically employee benefits and stop loss. You'll learn how to build, maintain, and service a profitable block of employer stop loss business. And there's room to grow! After demonstrating success in this role, you can move up to the next level RSA where your responsibilities increase and you're eligible for incentive compensation.

New hire classes for Regional Sales Associates typically begin in July of each year, with start dates subject to change.

What you will do

• Learn about the Excess Loss insurance business - products, distribution channels, brand, marketing, and sales
• Spend time with other Benefits Division distribution teams to learn about Symetra's Select Benefits and Group Life and Disability products for the purpose of understanding cross sell opportunities within Symetra's Benefits Division
• Travel to various field offices to learn about the business and to start to develop relationships with key internal and external clients

Why work at Symetra

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work."Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences."Darrell J. - Actuary III

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions."Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out ourSymetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

$22.00 - $36.23/hour plus eligibility for Company Annual Bonus program

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, sales, marketing, and/or business-related field
• Strong work ethic and desire to pursue a sales career
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to develop a high level of integrity, communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Functional with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ESL
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as assigned

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.For more information about our careers visit: careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization with a cameras-on culture, reliable internet connectivity is important to how we connect, collaborate, and serve our customers. To support a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered