Sales Analyst, Premier Market

Sales Analyst, Premier Market

Do you want to be part of a high performing sales team? Do you have a passion for building strong and lasting relationships with customers? Are you a team player who is adept at collaborating across internal and external teams? Is a culture where "People Count," "We Do the Right Thing," and "We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standards" important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a Sales Analyst, Premier Market to join its Group Benefits Sales team.

The Sales Analyst's primary accountability is to act as the designated Field resource to support Sales Representatives and the Client Management team in the 2-1999 market. They are accountable for following all Standard Operating Procedures for the RFP and New Business / Add Issue submission processes.

A successful Sales Analyst must demonstrate strong product / business knowledge, collaboration / communication skills, project management and the ability to perform tasks using technology and systems utilized within Guardian (Outlook, Salesforce, CPS, Excel, Adobe, SharePoint, Access, etc.). The position must balance the needs of the clients with those of the business and respond to customer inquiries with the objective of selling new business, ensuring that client satisfaction, accuracy, competitiveness, and profitability are achieved.

Additional major responsibilities include negotiations with Underwriters, effective collaboration with Sales Representatives and other team members, and managing the requoting of proposals as needed to help generate sales.

You will :

Perform duties associated with Inventory Management, RFP processing, and new business / add issue submissions. Position works closely with Sales Representatives, Client Management, Rating, Underwriting, Onboarding, and Producers / Assistants to ensure that information required for releasing a competitive quote and submitting new business is received and processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Manage RFP Inventory and Quote Process including :

• Reviewing RFP data, discerning what has been received and identifying what is needed to underwrite and release a quote.
• Partnering with Rating and Quoting to ensure proposals are on track to meet due dates.
• Meeting with team to review inventory status.
• Make recommendations regarding benefit / rate options based on analysis of RFP and assessment of customer's buying triggers through consultative interactions with Sales Representatives and customers.
• Engage key internal stakeholders needed to put together a comprehensive proposal strategy (i.e. dental recruitment, BenTech, Worksite, Enrollment).

Independently, or in collaboration with Sales Representatives :

You have :

Location Requirements :

Salary Range : $52,990.00 - $79,480.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.