MetLife · 4 days ago
Account Executive - Nashville & Eastern TN
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance and employee benefits. The Regional Market Account Executive will support MetLife’s growth by generating new sales and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients, while delivering solutions to businesses seeking to expand their employee benefits.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
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 quote activity and sales within assigned accounts/ territory
Positions cross-channel product offerings across the managed book of business
Strategic Account Planning– builds lasting 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 brokers/clients
Provides post-sale service and interaction with brokers/clients
Delivers annual stewardship meetings with Key Accounts
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
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of insurance and/or sales experience
Valid Life & Health license, or the ability to obtain Life & Health within three months of hire
Stellar customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills—including public speaking, negotiating, influencing, and networking savvy
Finely tuned listening skills, complemented by a masterful talent for solving problems
Strategic and creative thinking skills
Keen financial acumen and attention to detail, particularly concerning product earnings
Motivated, independent, and adaptable working style, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced situations that require multitasking and prioritization
Accomplished change management leader, able to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment
Desire to be in market—this role requires approximately 20% travel to engage with clients face-to-face!
Preferred
Bachelor's or advanced degree
2-4+ years in group benefits sales
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance and legal services
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
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (164)
2024 (108)
2023 (113)
2022 (155)
2021 (75)
2020 (81)
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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