Stop Loss Specialist - Oregon & Washington

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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The opportunity:  

As a Stop Loss Specialist, you represent the Sun Life brand in the market. You will solve our clients’ needs through consultative and solution based selling and build relationships with contacts in your territory to identify, develop and negotiate sales opportunities. This role will focus on developing relationships with our Broker and/or TPA clients in Oregon and Washington. Candidates are able to reside anywhere within this travel territory.

How you will contribute: 

• Sell our Stop Loss product by developing relationships through an established network of insurance brokers, third party administrators and consultants and developing new prospects

• Develop internal relationships, such as with underwriters, distribution specialists and internal support partners who will assist you in creating specialized plans to meet your clients’ needs

• Build and establish relationships with key sources to market our portfolio of products to some of the nation's leading employers

• Construct and maintain a business plan for your designated territory based on sales and strategic initiatives

• Work effectively and collaborate with multiple representatives in a region

• Call on existing and potential customers to not only prospect new customers but also to develop a book of business

• Meet seasonal targets and individual sales goals

 What you will bring with you:

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university required

• Previous experience selling the stop loss product is desired, but will consider applicants with strong backgrounds in financial analysis

• Must have an interest and aptitude to pursue a sales career

• Commitment to attaining state required Life and Health agent license

• Strong networking and relationship management skills

• Proven relationships with underwriting and technical product expertise

• Excellent organizational, listening, presentation, negotiating and communication skills

• A passion to succeed and challenge yourself while building a book of business

• Driven, self-motivated, consultative and a great problem solver

• A winning attitude and interest in a career that offers independence, professional growth, and high income potential is required

The annual base salary for this position is $78,000 for Washington state residents and $50,000 for Oregon residents, plus the ability to earn variable incentive compensation through a sales incentive plan.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.  We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.  We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.  Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.  Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.  We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.  Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [email protected] to request an accommodation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.