Agency Sales Representative

Company Description Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, provides financial protection benefits to workers and their families across the United States. The company offers a broad portfolio of workplace benefits, including disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. Colonial Life supports over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers through benefit services, education, and innovative enrollment technology. In 2022, the company paid more than $700 million in benefits to policyholders, underscoring its commitment to reliable coverage and support. Colonial Life maintains an active presence on social media, connecting with customers and partners through Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Role Description The Agency Sales Representative is a full-time hybrid role based in Paducah, KY, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with employers, benefits administrators, and brokers to promote Colonial Life’s workplace benefit solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying leads, conducting needs assessments, presenting benefit options, and supporting enrollment activities. The Agency Sales Representative will collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth implementation of benefit programs and provide ongoing service to existing clients. This position also involves managing sales pipelines, meeting performance goals, and staying up to date on product offerings and industry trends.

Location Now Hiring Across Western Kentucky!

We are excited to expand our team and are actively looking for motivated, driven individuals in Paducah, Madisonville, Murray, Princeton, and surrounding Western Kentucky communities! Whether you're looking for a career change, professional growth, or an opportunity to build a successful future, we'd love to connect with you and share what our team has to offer!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in relationship-building, client service, and account management.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in sales prospecting, negotiation, and closing techniques within a business-to-business environment.
• Ability to organize workloads, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Comfort with using digital tools and CRM systems to track activities and support hybrid work.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience in insurance, employee benefits, or financial services is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business or a related field is a plus.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain applicable insurance licenses as required by state regulations.