Job Description

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Sales Specialist to join our Group Protection Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions in our Denver, Colorado. This position has the availability to work remote but would need to work mountain standard hours.

Background Details

The Group Protection Distribution Team will help you grow your group benefits knowledge and establish strong partnerships (internally/externally while working in this fast-paced environment.

As a Sales Specialist for Group Benefits, you will be responsible building and maintaining business relationships with sales representatives and brokers to provide request for proposals (RFPs) for groups within the under 100 lives for both sold and potential cases. You will work with Underwriting and the Sales team for your assigned territory to provide accurate, time sensitive information as requested. This opportunity will provide the ability to grow within the group insurance industry while gaining new skills and building strong working relationships. If this sounds like a role for you, please read on

What you'll be doing

You will gather, evaluate and assess information to complete request for proposals (RFPs), potential clients and sold cases for groups over and under 100 lives space by partnering directly with your Sales Rep, Underwriter, and broker.
You will influence market growth with RFP accuracy and exceptional sold case submissions by being knowledgeable and thorough with daily activities.
You will create and review requests for quotes/proposals and ensure appropriate quoting parameters, pricing and discounting needs are met as outlined in guidelines.
You will build trusting relationships with our internal and external partners to maintain a valuable marketplace presence and uphold our commitment to the customer.
You will identify, recommend and champions process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality.
Training Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm EST 5 weeks (no time off during training).
Regular Schedule: Must be available to work Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 6:00pm EST 

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience (Required):

High School Diploma or GED
2 - 3+ Years’ experience in a sales or customer service environment. 
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice-to have Experience (Preferred): 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt as needed.
Ability to maneuver through multiple systems.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for YOU:

A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

Work Arrangement

Hybrid/Home : Employees will work from home on average more days per week.

Lincoln will evaluate the following when setting the successful candidate's wage rate:
•    Prior work or industry experience.
•    Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
•    Unique skills