Business Development Sales Representative

Job Description
This position is responsible for managing sales relationships with strategic partners to achieve sales and persistency goals through brokers for Ameritas products and services.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.  

Position Location:

• This position is a remote role and does not require regular in-office presence. The person must be located in the Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zone states.

What you do:

• Improves sales relationships by providing service and support to assigned partner offices to achieve sales goals.
• Utilizes sales and renewal strategies for assigned distributors within the enterprise.
• Supports partners with marketing materials, training, and other sales closing support to attract and retain business.
• Implements comprehensive product and business climate knowledge to educate about product development, market research, and sales tactics.
• Mentor’s fellow sales representatives with pre-sale service presentations and broker meetings.
• Monitors quote activities and reviews large case submissions.
• Aids in providing resolutions with matters of service and underwriting issues.
• Upholds key initiatives and special projects that support department and enterprise plans.
• Executes sales goals while operating in alignment with department and enterprise processes and objectives.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Less than 2 years of related experience required; 2+ direct sales experience preferred
• State Health/Life License required or must obtain within 60 days of employment if not currently held
• This position requires 30-40% travel

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:
Ameritas Benefits
For your money:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.
For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.