Sales Associate Trainee, Employee Benefits

Sales Trainee, Group Benefits - SG09DN

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Employee Benefits Sales Development Program

The Hartford is searching for candidates to join their Employee Benefits Sales Development Program. Successful candidate will participate in a 6 month sales and product training curriculum. Once completed the candidate will sell Employee Benefits products to clients through broker/consultant relationships.

What's in for you?

• Comprehensive 6 month sales training and development program geared towards The Hartford's Employee Benefits products.
• Participate in a learning curriculum focused on role based and foundational skills that can be applied to any level of the organization.
• Frequent Coaching, mentoring and feedback
• Training graduates will own and grow a geographic territory with the opportunity to spend significant time with your clients with highly rewarding financial potential
• Ability to strategically plan the growth and maintenance of a book of business through aggressive product sales, upsells, and renewals, within accounts/territory.
• Partake in case implementations
• We are excited to offer a comprehensive training program for aspiring sales professionals. During the training period from May until August, trainees will receive a competitive salary of $50,000. Upon successful completion of the training, the base salary will increase to $60,000, complemented by a competitive commission structure.

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in desired majors including, but not limited to, Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Economics, Finance, Sales, and Marketing
• Demonstrated leadership potential through classroom and extracurricular activities
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical and research skills
• Ability to collaborate, influence and negotiate
• Record of high achievement, self-motivation, ability to multi-task and solid work ethic
• Demonstrated high integrity, ability to follow through on commitments, and understanding of how to build relationships & trust among diverse groups.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and to make sound recommendations in a fast-paced sales environment
• Knowledge of insurance business, organization and products desired but not required
• Knowledge of Employee Benefits products/benefits and language desired but not required
• Ability to pass Motor Vehicle Review and obtain Resident's Life/Health License