Account Executive

Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition

Charlotte Sales Office is looking for a new Account Executive position, specifically to takeover and help foster meaningful and impactful relationships in the Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem and Fayetteville, NC marketplace. We are looking for someone with experience in Group Benefit Sales who wants to join a high energy team. This team is built on a foundation of winning "team" culture centered around Development and partnerships both internally and externally.

Success in this role requires a passionate pursuit of excellence in delivering results and cultivating relationships. The Account Executive is responsible for driving new business sales and helping to persist and drive profitable business for the Charlotte Office. You’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Service, Underwriting and additional internal resources in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.

As a Regional Market Account Executive, you’ll play a critical role in supporting MetLife’s growth. This team provides employee benefits sales and solutions to U.S.-based employers with fewer than 5,000 employees -and with over 15,000 customers, it generates approximately $1.1 billion in annual sales and $4+ billion in revenue. Industry-wide, this $52 billion market typically grows 3-4%-but thanks to our exceptional team, MetLife consistently achieves 6-7% growth. Products include Group benefit products; Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Voluntary Worksite Benefits, and MetLife Legal.

You’ll help us maintain this momentum, working closely with brokers/consultants to deliver solutions to businesses who want to expand their employee benefits. The position is focused on generating new sales activities while maintaining our existing relationships. At the same time, you’ll work collaboratively with various other departments, allowing you to explore new career possibilities and develop new strengths.

Key Responsibilities

• Working independently, sells and services products to group customer accounts/territories
• Maintains and grows the book of business through aggressive product sales, upsells, and renewals, within accounts/territory
• Drives product quote activity and sales within assigned accounts/ territory
• Positions cross-channel product offerings across the managed book of business
• Strategic Account Planning- builds lasting relationships with clients through open communications around mutual objectives
  

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills
Required:

• Strong record of success in leading business growth with significant P&L responsibility
• 3+ years of insurance and/or sales experience.
• Valid Life, Health, Accident, Property, and Casualty licenses or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
• Stellar customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills-including public speaking, negotiating, influencing, and networking savvy
• Keen financial acumen and attention to detail, particularly concerning product earnings.
• Motivated, independent, and adaptable working style, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced situations that require multitasking and prioritization.
• Accomplished change management leader, able to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment.
• Desire to be in market-this role requires 40% travel to engage with clients face-to-face!
  
  

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.