MetLife · 1 month ago
Sales Academy Trainee
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
0+ years expMetLife is a leading financial services company dedicated to helping companies support their employees. The Sales Academy Trainee will participate in a 9-month training program focused on employee benefits and professional selling skills, preparing them for an account executive position within the Group Benefits Sales organization.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in and complete the Sales Academy Program which includes trainings led by subject matter experts across Group Benefits
Support the sales office by meeting with brokers or customers, making cold calls, conducting enrollment meetings or benefit fairs, providing post-sale service and interaction with clients, and assisting the account executives with their territories
Build sales competencies – including communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills
Develop an understanding of the Group Benefits products and services – including Disability, Dental, Life, Auto & Home, MetLife Legal, and Critical Illness
Work effectively with a seasoned sales professional who serves as a mentor in educating the trainee to the various product and services offered by MetLife
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the MetLife organization, as well as industry information, including an understanding of brokers, customers, and competitive landscape
Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, sound business judgment, computer skills, ability to lead and influence, analytical, relationship building and organizational skills
The ability to obtain Life, Accident and Health, and Property & Casualty licenses
Willingness to relocate prior to, and upon completion of, the program
0-5 years of related work experience
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Ability to travel and drive to meetings with internal and/or external partners
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Benefits
Comprehensive insurance, covering not only what’s expected for you and your family—pets included—but also any curveballs that life might throw at you
Employee resource groups to support your career growth and help you build your workplace community
Training and development opportunities during and after the program to help you expand your skillset and advance your career in whatever direction feels right
Medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance and legal services
A retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance and much more!
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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