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
Our Employee Benefits sales team is hiring! This is your opportunity to accelerate your success as our next Employee Benefits Sales Professional . The territory, which consists of the Philadelphia area and locations within a 2-hour radius , offers the ideal mix of opportunities, from well-established mature business relationships with area producers to robust market development opportunities. In this role, you will serve as the key liaison between producers, customers and the company to drive sales goals and personal success.
Leverage all available company resources—including local and home office support teams, marketing, and expert guidance—to achieve sales goals and ensure customer satisfaction.
Continuously expand product knowledge and sales skills through personal development and formal training, applying these to compete effectively in the Houston market.
Mentor teammates, share best practices, and support the overall success of the sales team at local, regional, and national levels.
* Must be located in the Philadelphia area to be considered for this role *
* Must be able to travel 2-3 days per week within the territory to be considered for this role *
Skills and Background You’ll Need
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Life & health licensing - If not currently licensed, licensing must be obtained upon hire.
Experience: 1-2 years of sales experience in the group insurance, payroll, and/or benefits administration industry. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career professional or an experienced candidate looking to transition into sales and build a long-term career.
Must be located in the Philadelphia area to be considered for this role.
Must be available to travel within the territory 2–3 days per week.
Employee benefits sales experience is preferred.
Self-motivated with a strong desire to grow.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
Driving Success. Pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
Customer Focus. Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed their expectations.
Winning Together. Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.
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Why Join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the…