Sales Executive

Sales ExecutiveAt Boon, now a part of Gallagher, we specialize in designing wholesale employee benefit solutions to meet the unique needs of employers. As part of Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, you'll be joining a team that's passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive.Boon has an exciting career opportunity for a Sales Executive. The Sales Executive is responsible for broker and employer development in their perspective territory and wholesale employee benefits sales. The Sales Executive develops a sales territory and networks while meeting company strategic plan and goals. The Sales Executive works closely with prospects, brokers, and internal departments to achieve sales objectives.How you'll make an impact:Builds and manages their sales region for growth with insurance broker and employer prospects.Leads the day-to-day operations of their sales region.Follows the strategic sales plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.Upholds activity standards for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals and closes by monitoring performance on an ongoing basis.Oversees the preparation of services proposals and RFP responses.Conducts sales presentation as needed.Creates and builds strategic partnerships with brokers and consultants through consistent contact, professional meetings to groups, responsive communication, problem resolution and meeting customer expectations.May represent company conferences and tradeshows to network and promote Boon solutions.About you:Minimum of 2+ years proven success in exceeding new business sales goals required.High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.5+ years of experience in the healthcare or employee benefits preferred.Life and Health License required.Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling services.Leadership skills and the ability to drive sales.Expert computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the Internet, experience using CRM software (Salesforce).Ability to travel occasionally (25% to 50%).Familiarity with leveraging social media for sales outreach strategy.Intermediate knowledge of employee benefit plans, voluntary benefits, and other healthcare-associated benefits preferred.Familiarity with the Affordable Care Act, MEC/MVP, and Limited Medical Plans.Excellent negotiation and presentation skills and the ability to close a sale.Ability to develop, present and execute strategic services marking plans.Superior communication skills – both verbal and written.Strong interpersonal, partnership and collaboration skills.Compensation and benefits:At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being, career development opportunities and ongoing learning, a collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership, and the opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact.