[Remote] Senior Employee Benefits Consultant - Voluntary Benefits

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Standard is a company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, focusing on customer-first values and innovative technologies. They are seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Consultant to manage broker partners, ensuring profitable growth and meeting sales objectives in the mid-Atlantic territory.ResponsibilitiesRecruiting new producers, training, achievement of premium growth objectives, and the servicing and conservation of insurance in forceMake qualified calls on groups with producers and provide enrollment support on a new producers first couple of accounts openedThe Sales Representative provides training and on-going development of producers in assigned areas in the regionResponsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with Sales Support, Underwriting, Policyholder Services, Billing Support, Compliance, Commission Accounting, and Home Office personnelMeet or exceed assigned production planRecruit, train, motivate and develop producers throughout assigned area in the regionContribute to effective relationships between the producers and Home Office departmentsHelp analyze markets and formulate recruiting programs, secure producers who will effectively produce quality premiumsWork with producers to help bring value to their existing book of business and develop new opportunitiesProvide feedback on changes in the marketplaceHelp implement and support the corporate strategy including cross-selling partner productsSkillsPrior experience in voluntary and/or employee benefits requiredMust possess an established broker network within the defined territoryThe ability to travel as needed throughout the defined territory is requiredLICENSING: Life & Health licenses required. If not currently licensed, licensing must be obtained upon hireEXPERIENCE: 10+ years of voluntary and/or employee benefits sales experienceEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree preferredBenefitsA rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributionsAn annual incentive bonus planGenerous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenureA supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancementPaid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistanceAn employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schoolsCompany OverviewThe Standard is a leading provider of workplace benefits including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.standard.com.