Sales Representative - Employee Benefits

Sales Representative - Employee Benefits page is loadedSales Representative - Employee BenefitsApply remote type Within Territory locations San Francisco, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id REQ005770

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

Our Employee Benefits sales team is growing! This is your opportunity to accelerate your success as our next Employee Benefits Sales Representative . The territory, consisting of northern California , offers the ideal mix of opportunities, from well-established mature business relationships with area producers to robust market development opportunities. In this role, you will serve as the key liaison between producers, customers and the company to drive sales goals and personal success.

Develop and manage a large, dynamic territory, which includes a full range of business, from long-established producers to significant growth opportunities. Serve as the key liaison between producers, customers and the company to drive sales goals and personal success.

Effectively utilize the full range of resources we provide to ensure quota attainment, including a full, locally based service team, home office service groups, marketing and development resources, expertise of peers, Managers etc. to attain sales targets and drive customer satisfaction.

Develop and continually improve product knowledge, sales skills, and competitive intelligence via both personal and formal development plans and utilize to compete effectively in the local market.

• Must be located in the San Francisco Bay area to be considered for this role
• Must be able to travel up to 2-3 days per week within the territory to be considered for this role

Skills and Background You’ll Need

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree preferred.

LICENSING : Life & health. If not currently licensed, licensing must be obtained upon hire.

EXPERIENCE : 2+ years of employee benefits sales experience.

Prefer those with a broker network within the defined territory.

Must be located in the San Francisco Bay area.

Must be able to travel up to 2-3 days per week within the territory. Excellent driving record is required. Must be insurable under corporate insurance carrier.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

Driving Success. Pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

Customer Focus. Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed their expectations.

Winning Together. Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.

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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect :

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

An annual incentive bonus plan

Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

Paid parental leave and adoption / surrogacy assistance

An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

Performance guarantees may be applied to roles with highly incentivized compensation plans for a specified period of time to support a new hire’s transition into the sales incentive plan.

Salary Range :

Compensation is made up of a base salary, commissions, and year-end bonuses. Total compensation range : $125k - $250k

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

About Us

The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .

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