Sales Manager

Company Description

Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, specializes in providing financial protection benefits when unexpected events occur. The company offers a wide range of workplace benefits, including disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. With a robust portfolio of services, innovative enrollment technology, and benefit education, Colonial Life supports over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers across the U.S. In 2022 alone, the company paid more than $700 million in benefits to policyholders, showcasing its commitment to protecting workers and their families.

This is a full‑time hybrid role for a Sales Manager based in Effingham, IL, with flexibility for some work‑from‑home arrangements. The Sales Manager will oversee a team of sales professionals, develop effective sales strategies, and identify new business opportunities to drive revenue growth. Responsibilities include building and maintaining strong client relationships, training and mentoring the sales team, tracking performance metrics, and collaborating with other departments to ensure the achievement of organizational goals.

• Expertise in sales strategy development and client acquisition
• Strong leadership skills, including team building, mentoring, and performance management
• Proficiency in data analysis and setting sales targets to track and measure performance
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions and team collaboration
• Proven experience in problem‑solving, decision‑making, and organizational abilities
• Previous experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred