Sales Consultant - National Accounts – Life & Disability

About the role

The National Accounts Sales Consultant role focuses on acquiring, growing, and retaining large employer group clients (5,000+ lives) in the National Accounts segment, specifically for Core Life and Disability insurance. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role involves developing and implementing targeted sales strategies, managing the sales process, and maintaining a strong pipeline aligned with company goals. The position also includes building and maintaining strong partnerships with brokers, consultants, and clients, serving as a trusted advisor, and collaborating across teams to ensure client satisfaction and competitive, profitable deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement targeted sales strategies for National Accounts (5,000+ lives) in group life and disability benefits.
• Identify prospects, manage the sales process, and maintain a strong pipeline aligned with company goals.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key brokers, consultants, and clients.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with brokers, consultants, and clients, acting as a trusted advisor and coordinating with internal teams.
• Lead RFPs and renewals, present proposals, negotiate terms, and collaborate across teams to ensure client satisfaction and competitive, profitable deals.
• Monitor market trends and competition, sharing insights to refine sales strategies and improve processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field. MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• Licensing: Life & Disability licensing required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of national account sales experience in employee benefits. 8+ years of experience with demonstrated success selling Life & Disability products to large employers.
• Expertise: Expertise in Life and Disability products, including voluntary and absence management solutions.
• Network: Established broker network within the National Accounts segment.
• Travel: Ability to travel at least 50% annually is a requirement of this role.
• Residency: Must reside in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience selling life, disability, absence management, and paid family leave is a requirement of the role.
• An established broker network is a requirement of the role.
• Must reside in the United States.
• Ability to travel 50%+ annually is a requirement of this role.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the group benefits or insurance industry.

Benefits

Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. At The Standard, we offer a rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions. We also provide an annual incentive bonus plan, generous paid time off, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Pay

This is a minimum range that can be increased based on performance and sales activity. Salary Range: Base salary: $75,000, plus incentive and guarantee.

Schedule

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.