As a dynamic and growing organization, AssociatedBenefits and Risk Consulting is seeking a motivated Sales Professional to joinour team of Employee Benefit Consultants.

Position Summary

Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting is a premieremployee benefits, business insurance and HR consulting agency based inMinnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. We are known for our high energy, innovationand commitment - to our clients and each other. As an Employee BenefitConsultant, you will build and maintain relationships with businesses,tailoring employee benefits and human resources programs in order to facilitatenew business production. We provide you with a wealth of resources to help youreach your full potential. Every day at Associated Benefits and Risk Consultingbrings real opportunities for success and career development. In fact, ouremployees made us one of the best places to work in the Midwest!

Benefits/Perks:

• Top earning potential -the more business you develop, the greater your income! Our consultants are paid residual income on their book of business with no caps in annual compensation.
• 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Pension Plan
• Comprehensive benefit package, banking benefits and wellness programs
• Great Sales training and onboarding along with Personal & Professional Development
• Leading edge technology, comprehensive tools and resources to assist you -including top tier access to a wide variety of insurance carriers from regional to global
• HR Solutions -clients have direct access to HR Consultants and services
• Partnership with Associated Bank provides a competitive edge -we have the ability to service our client's total financial needs.
• Community involvement/volunteer opportunities highly supported. Networking opportunities with Company Resource Groups

Job Responsibilities

As an Employee Benefit Consultant you will discover andcreate relationships with companies and buying influences. A consultativeapproach is used with prospects to uncover needs and provide solutions in thearea of group employee benefits. Although you will specialize in the groupemployee benefits segment of our business, you will also have strongpartnership support from agency experts to offer a broad range of financialservice solutions to clients. New business acquisition and client retention iscritical to success.

• Spend significant portion of time seeking out new business by sourcing prospects (cold calls, warm calls, referrals, etc.), conducting introductory meetings, proposal meetings, and renewal meetings with businesses and organizations using ABRC's value added services and Strategic Selling methodology in order to generate and retain new business relationships.
• Deepens client relationships through cross selling -referring customers to business partners within and across lines of business who can best meet their needs.
• Acts as the quarterback on the servicing team to meet client expectations and retain clients - including being an advocate for clients with insurance carriers, third party administrators, service staff and professional resources.
• Maintains sold understanding of all of ABRC products and services, attends sales training seminars and product knowledge workshops. Stays current with industry trends.

Job Requirements

As an Employee Benefit Consultant you must have a passionfor results, self-motivated, and possess the ability to develop strong businessrelationships in order to develop your book of business. The successfulcandidate typically has either Insurance Industry experience or a proven trackrecord of new business to business sales success.

Other requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of Insurance Industry and/or documented success in a previous business development role
• Life and Health and Property Casualty Licenses required within 3 months of employment - preference given to those with existing insurance licensing.

We hire smart and ambitious self-starters and provide awealth of resources to help you reach your full potential. Therefore, seizeyour new career opportunity as an Employee Benefits Consultant with AssociatedBenefits and Risk Consulting and come join in the spirit of our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating adiverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respectedand given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We considerall qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, nationalorigin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status,among other factors. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applyingfor a position with Associated Bank are asked to email:colleaguecare@AssociatedBank.com or call: (800) 878-3282.