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Position: Sales Associate

Location: Smithtown, NY

Schedule: In-office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (1-hour lunch)

Company: PEO Spectrum, an Alera Group Company

About Alera Group

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

• Make an Impact: Your work supports businesses and individuals in protecting what matters most.
• Grow With Us: We invest in development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
• The Collaborative Way: We believe in accountability, teamwork, and shared success across all offices and lines of business.
• National Strength. Local Heart: Scale, resources, and expertise with relationships that feel personal.

Responsibilities

PEO Spectrum, an Alera Group company, is seeking a driven, competitive, and relationship-focused Sales Associate to join our growing team in Smithtown, NY. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a long-term career in sales, consulting, and business development.

As a Sales Associate, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, cold calling, networking, referral development, and relationship building. You'll work closely with experienced Sales Consultants who will mentor and develop you as you gain expertise in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry.

PEO Spectrum helps small and mid-sized businesses evaluate, compare, and implement HR, payroll, employee benefits, workers' compensation, and compliance solutions. As the first point of contact with prospective clients, you'll play a critical role in driving business growth while developing the skills necessary to advance into a Sales Consultant role.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work onsite in Smithtown, NY, five days per week
• Previous experience in sales, business development, customer service, or another client-facing role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and engage prospective clients
• Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls daily
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM technology
• Self-motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented mindset

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in payroll, HR, insurance, employee benefits, financial services, or PEO-related industries
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Strong resilience, coachability, and a desire to build a long-term career in sales and consulting

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Clear promotion path from Sales Associate to Sales Consultant
• Sales Associates earn commission on first-year revenue generated
• Increased earning potential as responsibilities and experience grow
• Direct mentorship from experienced Sales Consultants
• Opportunity to build a long-term book of business and recurring income stream
• Summer Friday half-days available for employees meeting activity goals
• Collaborative, high-energy, performance-driven culture
• Opportunity to become an expert in a rapidly growing industry
• Join a company that helps thousands of businesses improve their HR, payroll, benefits, and operational efficiency

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary range: $80,000 $90,000 per year, plus commissions

Benefits: Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Alera Group Academy

At Alera Group, growth isn't left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You'll have access to:

• Role-specific learning paths
• Leadership development programs
• Technical and compliance training
• Industry certifications and continuing education support
• Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we're invested in helping you grow.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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