Strategic Sales Executive, Group Benefits

Strategic Sales Executive, Group Benefits

We are excited to bring on a Strategic Sales Executive to join our Group Protection Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions in Minneapolis, MN. The Group Protection Distribution Team is looking for an experienced Strategic Sales Executive to join Group Benefits Sales team. As a Strategic Sales Executive for Group Benefits Sales, you will be responsible for building and maintaining business relationships to meet or exceed established sales goals, quotas or objectives by working directly with groups in the assigned territory. You will work with Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers, Plan Sponsors and Participants in the assigned territory to increase sales revenue and market share in offering our ancillary products. This opportunity will provide the ability to grow within the group insurance industry while gaining new skills and building strong working relationships.

You will maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned territory and products, assessing impacts, and collaborating with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions. In addition, you will develop and maintain an understanding of LFG's products, services, and operational structure to enhance ability to identify and target sales growth opportunities. You will provide education, information, training & advice on Lincoln's products & services (including sales support tools, marketing ideas, etc.) to assigned Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers and/or Plan Sponsor/Participants. You will build and maintain business relationships through effective communication via email, phone and in person with internal/external stakeholders in a customer centric and professional demeanor. You will develop and execute basic plans to increase/gain opportunities to introduce Lincoln's products/services, management & other resources to stakeholders. You will Identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality.

Must-have experience (Required): 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) 5 - 7+ Years of experience in intermediary sales that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Licenses required upon hire Nice-to-have Experience (Preferred): Group Benefits Sales Experience Travel Requirements Up to 50%

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

The pay range for this position is $215,000 - $480,000 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.