What are the responsibilities and job description for the Colonial Life - Independent Sales Representative position at Colonial Life?
Company Description
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, provides financial protection benefits to workers and their families during unforeseen circumstances. The company offers a variety of workplace benefits, such as disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. Supporting over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers, Colonial Life is dedicated to offering benefit services, education, and cutting-edge enrollment technology. In 2022 alone, the company paid over $700 million in benefits to policyholders. Join a team committed to making a meaningful impact for employees and employers.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for an Independent Sales Representative with Colonial Life, based in Nashville, TN. The role includes building and maintaining relationships with business clients to offer tailored insurance solutions. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, delivering presentations, educating clients on benefit options, and providing ongoing service and support. The position also involves achieving sales targets, identifying prospective clients, and participating in training programs to develop product knowledge. While a presence in Nashville is required, remote work flexibility is available for portions of the work schedule.
Qualifications
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, provides financial protection benefits to workers and their families during unforeseen circumstances. The company offers a variety of workplace benefits, such as disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. Supporting over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers, Colonial Life is dedicated to offering benefit services, education, and cutting-edge enrollment technology. In 2022 alone, the company paid over $700 million in benefits to policyholders. Join a team committed to making a meaningful impact for employees and employers.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for an Independent Sales Representative with Colonial Life, based in Nashville, TN. The role includes building and maintaining relationships with business clients to offer tailored insurance solutions. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, delivering presentations, educating clients on benefit options, and providing ongoing service and support. The position also involves achieving sales targets, identifying prospective clients, and participating in training programs to develop product knowledge. While a presence in Nashville is required, remote work flexibility is available for portions of the work schedule.
Qualifications
- Proven sales, negotiation, and business development skills
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and client management abilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule effectively
- Proficiency in using technology, including virtual meeting platforms and CRM tools
- Background in insurance, employee benefits, or financial services is preferred but not required
- State insurance licensing (or willingness to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or a related field is a plus
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service and meeting business objectives