Now Hiring - GIS Benefits - Sales Specialist (BS) in Minneapolis, MN

Full description of the position

Description:

• Work closely with the sales team in managing our broker relationships and new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with our broker partners, their clients and our carrier partners.
• Continually develop knowledge of employee benefits offerings such as: dental, life, disability, vision, accident, critical illness, and medical.
• Provide prompt, efficient, high-quality service to our broker partners and clients.
• Manage flow of Requests For Proposal to our carrier partners.
• Ensure we receive quotes in a timely manner and review for accuracy.
• Compare current benefits with quotes and determine the best options and recommendations for our broker and employer clients.

Requirements

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• Required, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable presenting to clients on the phone, in person, or via webinar.
• Ability to learn new information and processes quickly.
• Sense of urgency and strong sense of pride in their work.
• Thrives in team environment. The qualified candidate should have the following:
• Employee benefits industry experience is not required but preferred.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong organizational, time management and follow-through skills.
• Highly proficient in the basics of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Life and Health license preferred or willing to become licensed within a certain time frame of employment to be determined when hired. Physical

Requirements

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• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.