The sales training program includes a combination of on-the-job and structured classroom learning that’s focused on building an understanding of risk management, the employee benefits industry, MetLife’s group benefits, and professional selling skills. In addition, there will be a team of individuals dedicated to your training, including your manager, an account executive mentor and sales leadership.
This is a business-to-business sales role. Your customers will be employer groups or other organizations seeking to provide a benefits package to their employees. In this role, you will partner closely with brokers and consultants to provide the right benefit solutions that meet the needs of the customer.
This is Your Opportunity To:
- Participate in and complete the Sales Academy Program which includes training led by subject matter experts across Group Benefits
- Support the sales office by meeting with brokers or customers, making cold calls, conducting enrollment meetings or benefit fairs, providing post-sale service and interaction with clients, and assisting the account executives with their territories
- Build sales competencies – including communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Develop an understanding of the Group Benefits products and services – including Disability, Dental, Life, Auto & Home, MetLife Legal, and Critical Illness
- Work effectively with a seasoned sales professional who serves as a mentor in educating the trainee on the various product and services offered by MetLife.
- Travel to regional sales offices for greater exposure and development opportunities
Who We Look For and When
- Knowledge of the MetLife organization, as well as industry information, including an understanding of brokers, customers, and competitive landscape
- Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, sound business judgment, computer skills, ability to lead and influence, analytical, relationship building, and organizational skills
- The ability to obtain Life, Accident, and Health, and Property & Casualty licenses.
- Willingness to relocate prior to, and upon completion of, the program
- 0-5 years of related work experience
- Ability to travel and drive to meetings with internal and/or external partners
- The 2023-2024 program will begin in Spring 2023
- Training locations include New York City (NY), Chicago (IL), Pittsburgh (PA), Cincinnati (OH), Houston (TX), Irvine (CA), and Atlanta (GA).