What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Advisor - Columbia, SC position at Aflac?
Overview:
Aflac is actively seeking motivated, entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join our team as a Benefits Advisor. In this independent role, you'll introduce businesses to Aflac’s supplemental insurance plans and help policyholders gain added financial peace of mind. Whether you're launching a new career or looking to grow in a professional sales role, this opportunity offers flexibility, unlimited income potential, and the support of a trusted Fortune 500 brand.
Advantages of working with us:
- Enjoy a flexible schedule — no nights, weekends, or holidays
- Unlimited earning potential (commissions, renewals, performance bonuses, stock)
- Access to company-provided leads and digital sales tools
- World-class sales training and ongoing professional development
- Bonus opportunities available in your first 3 months*
- Offer policyholders added-value services: telehealth, financial wellness, and healthcare navigation**
Responsibilities & requirements:
- Partner with business owners to provide benefits solutions for their employees
- Build a pipeline through lead generation, networking, referrals, and cold outreach
- Conduct product presentations and enrollments in person or virtually
- Support clients with claims and provide ongoing customer service
- Participate in team training, mentorship, and development sessions
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
- Sales or customer service experience is a plus, but not required
- Must be 18 and legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
- Positive, professional, and self-motivated attitude
About Aflac:
At Aflac, we work directly with employers to deliver voluntary benefits to their employees while helping to solve issues small businesses face. Our Benefits Advisors can play a vital role in helping people when they need it most – when they’re injured or ill – by providing financial protection and peace of mind so they can focus on recovery, not bills.
*This is not a salaried position, Aflac Benefits Advisors earn commissions, bonuses, residual income, and stock.
**Aflac’s affiliation with the Value-Added Service providers is limited only to a marketing alliance, and Aflac and the Value-Added Service providers are not under any sort of mutual ownership, joint venture, or are otherwise related. Aflac makes no representations or warranties regarding the Value-Added Service providers, and does not own or administer any of the products or services provided by the Value-Added Service providers. Each Value-Added Service provider offers its products and services subject to its own terms, limitations and exclusions. Services, Terms and conditions are subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. The value-added services may not be available in all states, and benefits/services may vary by state.
Aflac Benefits Advisors are independent contractors and are not employees of Aflac.
Aflac family of insurers includes American Family Life Assurance of Columbus and American Family Life Assurance Company of New York.
Aflac WWHQ | 1932 Wynnton Road | Columbus, GA 31999
Z2500301 EXP 5/26
Job Types: Contract, Commission
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person