Employee Benefits Sales Producer

TITLE: Employee Benefits Sales Producer LOCATION: Headquarters REPORTS TO: Vice President u2013 Insurance Agency Manager CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Exempt STARTING PAY: $68,000 - $85,000 base, plus commission AVAILABILITY: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Position Summary: The Employee Benefits Sales Producer plays a key role in generating new revenue by actively developing and closing a pipeline of group benefits opportunities. This individual will focus on all group benefits and wellness programs, leveraging direct outreach and referrals from business partners and centers of influence to drive growth. Through a strategic approach to territory development, targeted prospecting, and consultative selling, the Employee Benefits Sales Producer will be instrumental in expanding the agencyu2019s market presence and client base. Key Responsibilities: + Proactively prospect to business owners, HR leaders, and other business partners to generate new business opportunities; relationship building, networking, campaigns, cold calling and digital lead generation are key. + Qualify opportunities, gather underwriting/risk data, deliver RFP information to benefit analysts, and quote packages that align with the expressed needs of the prospect/client. + Demonstrate deep industry knowledge and professionalism while delivering compelling sales proposalsu2014both in person and virtually. Effectively address objections and guide prospects or clients toward tailored benefits solutions that meet their individual or business needs. + Collaborate with the agency service team members for a seamless transition of new business clients. + Maintain regular communication with clients to nurture relationships, proactively identify any issues or concerns, and explore opportunities to offer additional products or services available across the organizationu2019s divisions. Additionally, serve as the primary relationship manager for select clients. + Must handle multiple accounts in progress with tight deadlines; strong attention to detail and superior time management skills are required. + Stay informed of carrier changes and advise both clients and team members accordingly. + Utilize the officeu2019s agency management system as the operational hubu2014logging all prospecting and client interactions, activity notes, stage changes, and win/loss outcomes; scheduling automated alerts and workflows to ensure deadlines are met. + Attend community events, foster relationships within professional and personal networks, and participate in activities that drive new business sales goals. + Performs other duties as may be requested by agency and organization leadership. Qualifications & Competencies: + High School graduate (or GED) required. + Bacheloru2019s degree (Insurance/Risk Management, Business, Human Resources or related field) preferred. + Professional designations such as CEBS/GBA/REBC preferred. + Must have valid Life & Health license or must obtain them within 30u201360 days of hire. Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements is required to maintain the license in good standing. + 2u20135 years of experience in employee benefits sales, account management, or customer service within an agency or broker setting, PEO, or equivalent HR plan administration role. Equivalent or related experience will also be considered. + Skilled in agency management systems (Applied Epic, preferred). + Proficiency in handling high-volume phone and email service inquiries, as well as policy quoting, is essential. + Trusted to handle sensitive PII/financial data. + Must have own transportation or access to reliable transportation on short notice and valid driver's license plus ability to maintain this throughout employment. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Pioneer Bank will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantu2019s race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Created: 2025-11-15