At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Voluntary Benefits Sales Executive is responsible for top line premium growth, case count and producer recruiting within the state of Illinois. The Sales Executive works with national, regional and local Employee Benefit Brokers, Consultants, General Agents, Technology Partners and Enrollment Firms by consulting, training, educating, motivating in order to ensure profitable growth and to meet sales objectives established for an assigned market within the territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Build consulting relationships with new and existing National, Regional and local Employee Benefit Broker Partners, General Agents, Technology Partners and Enrollment Firm partners with our suite Workplace Group, Individual and non-insurance products
• Consult with producers to bring value to their existing book of business and develop new opportunities designed to generate solutions for their clients
• Identify and develop new consulting relationships in order to acquire new logos in a key market
• Be a resource for partners by being the subject matter expert on suitable enrollment technology solutions as well as product solutions for their client companies
• Meet or exceed assigned production plan
• Identify opportunities and provide training and on-going development of producers, agencies and general agents to achieve results
• Analyze markets and formulate recruiting and marketing programs, with the goal of securing long term relationships with producers who will effectively produce quality business.
• Responsible for maintaining a strong working relationship with our Home Office Sales Support, Underwriting, Policyholder Services, Billing Support, Compliance, Compensation and Allstate Field Management.
• Provide feedback on changes in the marketplace.
• Implement and support the corporate strategy.

Functional Skills:

• Proven progressive sales track record in driving new business results
• Leverages data to analyze market and develop strategies
• A consultative, positive and resourceful approach to dealing with partners, prospects and clients
• Proven ability to create meaningful and lasting relationships by developing and maintaining trust
• Goal oriented with a growth mindsset
• Strong communicator, verbally and non-verbally
• Outstanding work ethic and self motivation
• Microsoft office proficient

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 7 or more years of Employee Benefit Sales experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Compensation offered for this role is an annual salary of $45,000 per year + Performance Incentive with the earning potential of $200k+ annually.

* Incentive based on productivity: incentive payments are not guaranteed and are governed by the terms of the applicable sales bonus plan which is subject to change at Allstate’s discretion.

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Skills

Ancillary Benefits, Business Thinking, Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Voluntary Benefits

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $45,000.00 - 45,000.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.  

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. 

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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