We are looking for a motivated, relationship-focused, and results-driven Inside Sales Representative to help accelerate the growth of our PFML business. In this role, you'll partner closely with brokers and producers across both the employee benefits and property & casualty (P&C) markets to identify opportunities, drive new business, and deliver exceptional sales support throughout the buying process.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-activity sales environment, understands the broker distribution model, and is energized by building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering results. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure brokers receive accurate, competitive quotes and have the tools and knowledge needed to successfully position our products in the marketplace.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Source new sales opportunities through brokers, producers, and prospects to develop and actively manage a robust pipeline of PFML opportunities.
- Proactively generate new opportunities through a minimum of 30 daily outbound outreach activities, including phone calls, email campaigns, and virtual meetings.
- Conduct virtual webinars and educational sessions for brokers and company-sponsored audiences as needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employee benefits and P&C producers, guiding them through our products, underwriting requirements, and sales process.
- Achieve personal and team sales goals by securing new business opportunities and positioning company offerings within established profitability guidelines.
- Review and qualify RFPs, ensuring all necessary information is collected for timely and accurate quoting.
- Coordinate with a Sales Support Specialist to ensure seamless proposal delivery, broker communication, and follow-up activities.
- Drive quote-to-close conversion through proactive follow-up and ongoing broker engagement.
- Collaborate closely with Underwriting to provide complete and accurate information that supports competitive and timely proposals.
- Partner with external sales counterparts to maximize market coverage and deliver a coordinated broker experience.
- Ensure flawless new business submissions are provided to Underwriting to support expedited review and approval.
- Educate broker partners on PFML legislation, product features, and market positioning to increase product adoption and sales effectiveness.
- Utilize CRM, sales intelligence, and market data tools to identify opportunities, prioritize broker engagement, and strengthen pipeline development.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, including pipeline activity, broker notes, call logs, and opportunity status.
- Monitor state-specific PFML regulatory updates to support accurate product positioning and compliance.
- Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong phone presence and experience making a high volume of outbound sales calls.
- Strong knowledge of insurance products and the competitive marketplace.
- Experience working with Salesforce.com or similar CRM platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong listening, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to communicate effectively with brokers, producers, and employers.
- Ability to understand customer business challenges and position solutions effectively.
- Goal-oriented with a strong drive to achieve and exceed sales objectives.
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
- 5+ years of insurance sales experience, preferably within employee benefits.
- Active Life & Health License required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of insurance sales experience, preferably in employee benefits
- Active Life and Health insurance license
- Experience making a high volume of outbound sales calls
- Strong knowledge of insurance products and the competitive marketplace
- Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM platform
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong listening, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with brokers, producers, and employers
- Ability to understand customer business challenges and position solutions effectively
- Goal-oriented approach with the ability to achieve and exceed sales objectives
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
