Job Location: Dallas, TX
Role Value Proposition:
Sells and services products directly to group clients or through broker/consultant relationships. Builds and maintains strong relationships to foster sales growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working independently, sells and services products to group customer accounts/territories.
* Maintains and grows the book of business through aggressive product sales, upsells, and renewals, within accounts/territory.
* Drives product sales within assigned accounts/ territory.
* Positions cross-channel product offerings.
* Strategic Account Planning builds lasting reciprocal relationships with clients through open communications around mutual objectives.
* Key resource in strategic decision making for MetLife and clients.
* Thought leader in relation to industry and marketplace. Mentors/educates colleagues on marketplace trends and insights.
* Acts as primary benefit resource to client.
* Provides post-sale service and interaction with clients.
* Resolves escalated service issues.
* Recognizes, shapes, and delivers profitable deals and anticipates strategic developments to benefit the client.
* Develops new business opportunities and sales growth by initiating and maintaining strong relationships.
* May generate reports to track/report activities, progress, and strategies.
* May assist in or lead case implementations.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
* 5-7+ years previous experience successfully selling/servicing related products
* Ability to work independently and to communicate clearly and concisely
* Strong organizational skills including time and resource management
* Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
* Effective relationship building capabilities
Preferred:
* Bachelor's degree preferred
Business Category
National Accounts
Number of Openings
1
At MetLife, were leading the global transformation of an industry weve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, were dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
MetLife:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the worlds leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $651 billion of total assets under management as of September 30, 2020. We are ranked 48 on the Fortune 500 list for 2020. In 2019, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.
MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.
We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.
MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
Requisition : 116212
New York, New York
MetLife, Inc. is the holding corporation for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC), better known as MetLife, and its affiliates. MetLife is among the largest global providers of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, with 90 million customers in over 60 countries. The firm was founded on March 24, 1868 MetLife ranked No. 43 in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.
On January 6, 1915, MetLife completed the mutualization process, changing from a stock life insurance company owned by individuals to a mutual company operating without external shareholders and for the benefit of policyholders. The company went public in 2000. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia's Pacific region, Europe, and the Middle East. MetLife serves 90 of the largest Fortune 500 companies. The company's principal offices are located at 200 Park Avenue, New York City in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, though it retains some executive offices and its boardroom in the MetLife Building, located at 200 Park Avenue, New York City, which it sold in 2005.
In January 2016, the company announced that it would spin off U.S. Retail business, including individual life insurance and annuities for the retail market, in a separate company called Brighthouse Financial. They will maintain the MetLife name on MetLife Stadium. On March 6, 2017, the separated U.S. Retail business launched Brighthouse Financial – an independent company focused on life insurance and annuities.