Participate in a structured training program covering group insurance products, quoting, proposals, and sales operations. After training, support RFPs, proposal delivery, quote tracking, implementation coordination, renewals, and broker relationships for employer groups. Progress toward Sales Representative or Account Executive responsibilities, including managing client relationships and developing new business. The role requires strong communication, organization, customer focus, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Job Requisition ID: 95275
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Join New York Life, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest insurers in the world, for an opportunity to help us fulfill our mission to make an impact on the lives of others.
Who we are:
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYLGBS) works with businesses and their employees to help provide financial security, peace of mind, and market-leading outcomes. Our Distribution and Sales teams cultivate relationships with insurance brokers and clients, delivering solutions that support growing organizations and their employees.
What you'll do:
Phase 1: Formal Training Program
Phase 2: Sales Desk Placement & Development
Upon successful completion of training, you will:
Phase 3: Progression into Sales Roles
As you build experience, you will transition into a Sales Representative or Account Executive role where you will:
What you'll bring:
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $58,500-$83,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.
Job Requisition ID: 95275
#BI-Hybrid
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Join New York Life, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest insurers in the world, for an opportunity to help us fulfill our mission to make an impact on the lives of others.
Who we are:
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYLGBS) works with businesses and their employees to help provide financial security, peace of mind, and market-leading outcomes. Our Distribution and Sales teams cultivate relationships with insurance brokers and clients, delivering solutions that support growing organizations and their employees.
What you'll do:
Phase 1: Formal Training Program
- You will begin your journey with a comprehensive training experience that includes:
- Classroom and virtual instruction on group insurance products, systems, and sales processes
- Hands-on exercises focused on quoting, proposal development, and sales operations
- Exposure to internal partners including underwriting, pricing, product, marketing, and service and claim operations
- Company-sponsored licensing to enable you to sell group insurance products
- Mentorship, coaching, and structured learning milestones
Phase 2: Sales Desk Placement & Development
Upon successful completion of training, you will:
- Support quoting and proposal generation for employer groups in the select market (50-250 lives)
- Own the end-to-end RFP process from intake to proposal delivery
- Track quote activity and maintain systems
- Assist with implementation coordination and onboarding
- Execute all phases of the renewal cycle for select accounts including plan design changes, underwriting review, and renewal delivery
- Partner with Sales Desk Lead and sales representatives within assigned region to drive growth within the select market
Phase 3: Progression into Sales Roles
As you build experience, you will transition into a Sales Representative or Account Executive role where you will:
- Manage broker and client relationships within assigned book of business
- Promote NYLGBS products and solutions through active market engagement
- Drive new business opportunities through broker partnerships
- Act as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders
What you'll bring:
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Customer-focused mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Salesforce a plus
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $58,500-$83,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.
Job Requisition ID: 95275
#BI-Hybrid
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