The Hartford · 1 week ago
Sales Executive
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and is seeking a Sales Executive to expand their reach. This role involves building relationships with independent producers and brokers to grow the group benefits market for small businesses.
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Responsibilities
Conducting high volumes of quality sales calls with targeted production partners over the phone
Establishing a sales call continuum where sales topics are generated from prior sales calls and executed with a set agenda designed to achieve specific outcomes
Creating demand and excitement for The Hartford products and services offered for small businesses
Educating partner producers and brokers on The Hartford group benefits small business products and services
Maintaining a disciplined operating routine and sales process designed to ensure consistent execution of highly effective sales practices
Developing an acute understanding of an assigned territory, including identifying a hierarchy of targeted producers and leveraging those relationships to attain territory financial goals
Effectively building relationships over the telephone
Understanding the group benefits market landscape and competitive positioning to create innovative ways to leverage The Hartford value proposition
Align The Hartford strategies with supporting initiatives, tools and resources to aggressively grow market share and in force premium of the Sales Executive’s assigned territory
Developing and maintaining an effective pipeline of business opportunities to quote
Establishing an adequate day-to-day flow of cases to meet company and agency growth objectives
Effectively managing multiple initiatives, projects, and tasks focused on creating desired outcomes in the territory
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Exceptional sales and negotiation skills, preferably in a business-to-business capacity
Ability to conduct high volumes of virtual sales calls
Account management / Inside sales experience or demonstrated ability to be a high performer in a telephonic environment
Proven track record of developing strong business relationships
Ability to influence decision making with key partners and closing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus
Demonstrates a continuing commitment to personal development (e.g. enrollment/participation in industry associations, relevant industry designations such as CIC, CPCU, LUTCF, GBDS, ARM; or College programs)
Strong enthusiasm and ability to work in a fast-growing environment
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated self-starters with strong organizational capabilities
Accident, Health & Life Insurance License (within first six months in role)
Must reside within the San Francisco territory / market to be considered
Preferred
2-5 years of experience in the insurance industry desired. Preferably with group benefits, commercial, or Agency experience
Bachelor's preferred
Advanced insurance market and product knowledge helpful
Top candidates will be flexible, innovative & willing to test new approaches
Will consider newly graduated career professionals that have the desire and drive for sales
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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