Benefits Consultant - Voluntary

## Employee Benefits Consultant - Voluntary Benefits Apply:
Within Territory:
Detroit, MI:
Columbus, OH:
Cleveland, OH:
Pittsburgh, PA:
Grand Rapids, MI:
Full time:
Posted Today:
REQ
007018
** The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.
** A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment.

Are you ready to make a difference?
** Job Summary
** The Standard is hiring!  The
** Voluntary Employee Benefits Consultant
** partners with Sales, Underwriting, and Product teams as the internal subject matter expert to support RFP submissions, questionnaires, pricing discussions, and implementation planning for prospective and existing clients. This position will oversee a territory that includes
** Michigan, Northern Ohio and Pittsburgh Markets.
*** Collaborate closely with internal departments—Life, Accident & Disability (LAD) Sales Reps, Sales Support, Underwriting, Policyholder Services, Billing, Compliance, and Compensation—to achieve production goals and ensure high-quality business.
* Establish and maintain high level partnerships with national, regional, and local Employee Benefit Broker Partners, General Agents, Technology Partners, and Enrollment Firms for voluntary group and life insurance products, as part of Standard’s overall Product Portfolio.
* Represent The Standard's voluntary benefits strategy through presentations, product demonstrations, and consultative discussions that reinforce the organization's vision and drive partner engagement and business growth.
* Deliver training and ongoing development to internal partners and key broker partners to drive market knowledge of Standard Voluntary Product Portfolio.
* Analyze market trends, consult with internal partners to enhance their business, support recruiting and marketing initiatives, and provide feedback to implement corporate strategy.*
* * Expertise focused on voluntary benefits and with broker relationships in the territory is a requirement of the role  ****
* * Residence within Michigan, Northern Ohio and/or western PA is a requirement of the role.  ****
* * Ability to travel 3-5 times per month is a requirement of the role.  
***** Skills and Background You’ll Need
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* Education:

** A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required for candidates with relevant experience.  Life & health licensing required. If not currently licensed, must obtain upon hire.
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* Experience:

** Minimum 2+ years’ experience selling voluntary benefits.  
* Must have strong relationships with Voluntary Practice Leads at National and Regional Brokerages in the Michigan, Northern Ohio and Pittsburgh Markets.
* Must have experience presenting to national brokerage firms regarding sales strategy and company value propositions. Strong collaboration and presentation skills.
* Expert Voluntary Benefits Product Knowledge regarding, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Coverage, Whole Life and Term Life.
* Expert Knowledge of Enrollment Support and Benefit Administration Platforms.
* Residence within Michigan, Northern Ohio and/or western PA is a requirement of the role.
* Ability to travel 3-5 times per month is a requirement of the role. Travel will vary month to month depending on activity in the market.
** Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate**
* ** Customer Focus.
** Understanding needs of internal and…