Employee Benefits Specialist/Sales Agent (Employee Benefits firm)

Position Summary

Advantage Benefits Group (ABG) is Michigan's largest independent employee benefits firm serving many of the region's finest employers. ABG was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids with additional locations in Traverse City and the Detroit area. The ideal candidate for this position will have Sales experience, preferably in a related field. The first 2 years are salary guarantee while building the new book of business!

Essential Functions

Identify and develop perspective clients through networking via telephone and in- person contact

Initiate and develop relationships with quality employers

Conduct employee meetings for clients

Evaluate plan performance

Evaluate and negotiate benefits, rates, services, and performance guarantees

Evaluate alternative funding arrangements

Benchmark client benefit programs

Travel to client locations to hold meetings and give presentations

Competency

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Ability to take initiative, and inspire others with enthusiasm and positive energy

Strong verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills

Ability to treat confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work / appearance / manners

Ability to build and maintain business relationships with new and existing clients

Ability to be self-directed, work independently, and as part of a team

Excellent sales, negotiation, and customer service skills

Work Environment

Temperature controlled pet friendly office environment with individual cubical-like workspaces; low noise level.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.