Area Sales Representative

Company Description Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, specializes in providing financial protection benefits to workers and their families during life's unexpected moments. The company offers a wide range of workplace benefits, including disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. Serving over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers, Colonial Life is a trusted name in employee benefits. In 2022, the company paid out more than $700 million in benefits to its policyholders, underscoring its commitment to financial support for its clients. Role Description As an Area Sales Representative, you will focus on building relationships with businesses in Dalton, GA, to offer Colonial Life’s workplace benefits solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include prospecting potential clients, conducting sales presentations, managing client accounts, providing product education, and maintaining long-term relationships to ensure customer satisfaction. This is a contract role performed on-site, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills to meet sales targets effectively. Qualifications Proven experience in Sales, Business Development, or Account ManagementStrong Communication, Negotiation, and Presentation skillsAbility to build and maintain relationships with clientsTime management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independentlyKnowledge or experience in Employee Benefits, Insurance, or related fields is a plusProficiency in using CRM tools and other sales softwareHigh school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferredTeam-oriented with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service