Ameritas is hiring a Regional Sales Representative to drive sales of our Dental, Vision, and Hearing employee benefit products. In this role, you will build and maintain strong business relationships with brokers, agents, and other insurance professionals to meet or exceed sales goals within your assigned territory of Louisiana and part of Mississippi. You will be part of a company with a fulfilling life mission and an inclusive, diverse workplace.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain multiple business relationships to meet or exceed established sales goals, quotas, or objectives within your assigned territory.
- Develop a clear understanding of Ameritas business, our diverse Group products, the complex business relationships within the brokerage community, and the clients we service.
- Support new sales initiatives to increase sales of existing products and/or develop sales of new products.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the proper processing of all sold products from time of sale to issuance.
- Identify and procure new customer sales opportunities in partnership with brokers in your territory.
- Manage the inforce block of business to build new and integrated sales opportunities with existing clients.
- Build, maintain, and enhance strong producer relationships through superior product and services knowledge, territory management practices, and excellent customer service.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to learn the insurance/financial services industry, including products and marketing practices.
- Ability to demonstrate a leadership presence with internal and external partners with a strong ability to create relationships and be a team player.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Highly energized, motivated, results-oriented self-starter with problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management, organization, and project management abilities.
- Ability to work with a team to achieve optimal results.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
- Incentive Program Bonuses
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Hybrid work
- Thrive Days - Personal time off
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Well-being programs with financial rewards
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Professional development programs
- Leadership development programs
- Employee resource groups
- StrengthsFinder Program
- Matching donations program
- Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month
- Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Backup child, elder and pet care support
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Candidates must be located in Southern Louisiana to be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
