Benefits Sales Executive

Be the overarching relation with employee benefits brokers/agencies while continuously growing broker headcount by effectively presenting our value proposition. Benefits Sales Executives develop an intimate knowledge of their broker firms and broker books of business to leverage CRC Benefits' capabilities to maximize revenue growth.

This position is fully remote; however, qualified candidates must live and be licensed in the greater Memphis area due to in person meetings with health insurance brokers.

At CRC Benefits (formerly BenefitMall), an industry leading provider of benefits services, we believe that it takes great employees to build a resilient organization. Our culture is based on corporate values that focus on inclusion, trust, collaboration, and innovation to help us build a bright future. As a result of listening to our employees, CRC Benefits earned a Top Workplaces USA award three years in a row and CRC Group is Great Place To Work Certified! If you want to work for a company where employees are valued and growth is encouraged, CRC Benefits could be the place.

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Recruit and train new brokers to CRC Benefits by promoting our unique experience through deep, trusted relationships powered by the industry’s best technology solutions.
• Work with agents/brokers to develop revenue growth strategies focused on increased sales activity, increased products per customer, and expanded understanding of CRC Benefits' specialized services.
• Work effectively in a team sales environment and coordinate all sales and retention activity as needed to assure the fastest, easiest, and most trusted benefits selling experience.
• Lead POD to service agents/brokers’ business and encourage them to grow their clients’ business.
• Educate and train agents on carrier administrative procedures, product availability, and the value each brings to the customer.
• Host strategy calls with POD to discuss priority issues, quote volumes, renewal activities and schedules as necessary.
• Utilize internal systems (Salesforce, Zoom, etc.) for activity tracking and metrics.
• Effectively market to agents/brokers and encourage them to place their clients’ business with us.
• Coordinate necessary in-field sales and retention activity to close sales, renew cases and add products to in-force customers. Provide “just in time” sales expertise to maximize results.
• Develop strategies with targeted agencies to drive technology adoption to assure the elimination of manual processes and adherence to safe, secure electronic transfer of data.
• Coordinate with partner carrier resources as needed to maximize results.
• Adhere to the CRC Benefits confidentiality standards of information.
• Occasional long, irregular hours during peak times.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Active Life & Health License is required.
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a related health insurance/employee benefits sales role.
• In-depth knowledge of group insurance products preferably attained through working in an insurance marketing or selling role with a health insurance carrier or broker.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook Exchange; proficient in web browsers, specifically Google Chrome.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of CRC Group offering the position. CRC Group offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for CRC’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

CRC supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC is a Drug Free Workplace.