Company Description

GoHealth has an ambitious mission: to improve the health care system in America. Achieving this mission relies on hiring and developing great people, which is why our team is our top priority. We encourage employees to do their best work through innovation and risk taking. Our environment is fun yet constructive, thanks to leaders whose doors are always open. And most importantly, we’ll never stop investing in you and your career.

Job Description

Connected Benefits is a national insurance agency built entirely on the cloud. Our team digitally markets, sells, and services employers and their workforce by providing a full array of insurance products and benefit support services to full-time employees, part-time employees and independent contractors, coast-to-coast. A Small Group Sales Development Representative will identify and follow up on internally generated leads as the customers’ initial point of contact to begin the sales cycle of small group benefit plans that matches their needs with the optimal product and service(s). The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, energetic, quick-learning, and confident individual, who’s hungry to sell.

Responsibilities

• Handle outbound sales inquiries through internally generated leads to effectively qualify potential Small Group customers (2-99 employees) via phone
• Schedule follow up proposal meetings for Group Benefit Consultants for all qualified prospects
• Quickly grasp new concepts and product offerings, including Major Medical and other ancillary health and life products
• Remain fully knowledgeable on compliance issues governed by legislation and regulations impacting employer sponsored health and welfare plans such as HIPAA, ERISA, Tax Code SEC 125, PPACA and state sponsored health insurance exchanges
• Maintains a full understanding of the insurance markets, networks and benefit plan options relative to the small group market
• Determine the full scope of services to be provided to client and effectively utilizes all resources within department to exceed client expectations.
• Be the "Face of Connected Benefits" at the consumer level, and serve as a brand ambassador for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree or related Insurance sales experience
• Professional and motivated self-starter who is Highly driven and competitive in nature
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with client contacts including members of HR and the C-suite
• Must hold valid insurance license with lines of authority in Health and Life or be willing to obtain through GoHealth/ConnectedBenefits within 90 days of starting job.
• Previous health or life insurance experience preferred with a strong preference to individuals who have successfully sold into the Small Group space (10-50 employees)
• Experience selling disability insurance and other associated ancillary products and services considered a strong plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to demonstrate outstanding consultative selling skills and customer service
• Computer proficiency, including the Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with both consumers and co-workers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, exciting, and performance-driven environment
• Multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

Additional Information

• Open vacation policy
• 401k match program
• Medical, life, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Subsidized gym memberships
• Commuter and transit benefits
• Professional growth opportunities
• Casual dress code
• Generous employee referral bonuses
• Happy hours, ping-pong tournaments, and more company-sponsored events
• GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer