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Head of Sales

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$180 - $300/hr

Required Qualifications * 7-10+ years enterprise employer selling experience. * Healthcare / benefits / PBM / pharmacy or voluntary benefit sales experience. * Expertise in employer benefit ...

Required Qualifications * 7-10+ years enterprise employer selling experience. * Healthcare / benefits / PBM / pharmacy or voluntary benefit sales experience. * Expertise in employer benefit ...

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How much do voluntary benefit sales jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for voluntary benefit sales in the United States is $94,697.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a voluntary benefit sales do?

A typical day in Voluntary Benefit Sales involves reaching out to prospective clients, conducting presentations about voluntary insurance products, and consulting with HR managers to tailor benefits solutions for their employees. You’ll spend time building and maintaining relationships, responding to client inquiries, and assisting with the implementation or servicing of policies. Collaboration with internal teams, such as underwriting, marketing, and customer support, is common to ensure a seamless experience for clients. Success in this role often requires balancing independent prospecting with teamwork and client-focused problem-solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in voluntary benefit sales?

To thrive as a Voluntary Benefit Sales professional, you need a strong understanding of insurance products, sales techniques, and a proven ability to build client relationships, often supported by a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in sales or employee benefits. Familiarity with CRM software, benefits administration platforms, and potentially state insurance licensing is typically required. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, along with persistence and customer service orientation, set top performers apart. These abilities are crucial for effectively educating clients, closing sales, and fostering lasting partnerships in a competitive environment.

What is an example of a voluntary benefit sales employee benefit?

A voluntary benefit sales employee benefit is a product or service offered to employees that they can choose to purchase, such as supplemental health insurance, dental or vision coverage, or wellness programs. These benefits are typically paid for through payroll deductions and are sold by employees in the voluntary benefits sales role, often requiring knowledge of insurance products and sales techniques.

What is a voluntary benefit sales?

A Voluntary Benefit Sales job involves selling optional insurance products and financial wellness programs that employees can choose in addition to their core benefits. These benefits, such as life insurance, disability coverage, and accident protection, are typically offered through employers but paid for by employees. Sales professionals in this role work with businesses to educate them on the advantages of offering voluntary benefits, helping employees enhance their financial security. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, product knowledge, and the ability to tailor solutions to meet the needs of both employers and employees.

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Infographic showing various Voluntary Benefit Sales job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,697 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Sales Executive, Voluntary Benefits

Amalgamated Life

White Plains, NY • On-site

Other

Life

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Overview
Amalgamated Life Insurance Company provides Life Insurance, Accident, Disability, Stop Loss and Voluntary/Worksite sales to both Taft-Hartley and Non Taft-Hartley. The Amalgamated Life Voluntary Benefits Sales Consultant will plan and carry out sales and marketing activities that will develop and increase sales of the Voluntary/Worksite suite of products and services of Amalgamated Life Insurance Company. The position will partner closely with Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Sales Executives along with outside brokers, consultants, enrollment firms, Fund Trustees and Administrators to manage new sales opportunities both in and outside of the Taft-Hartley segment. The Voluntary Benefits Sales Consultant will see a sale through the entire life cycle, from proposal to implementation. The position will work with the Assistant Vice President, Voluntary/Worksite Sales to recommend short and long term sales strategies for the organization as well as possible enhancements to the company's service offerings and new product development.
Responsibilities
  • Manage business relationships with clients, brokers, consultants, enrollment firms, Fund Trustees and Administrators and Trustees for Voluntary/Worksite products
  • Set target dates and execute on Voluntary/Worksite sales plans for all top tier brokers, consultants, enrollment firms and clients
  • Use sales and negotiation strategies to expand current relationship and achieve stated revenue targets through up-selling additional Amalgamated Life affiliate products and services
  • Identify untapped consultants, brokers, enrollment firms and clients to aggressively pursue, quote and sell from this contact group
  • Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information
  • Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems (i.e. Salesforce.com)
  • Establish and maintain strong internal relationships with Amalgamated Life Sales Executives, Enrollment Administrator, Underwriting, Account and Service Management, Implementation, Eligibility, Premium Billing, Customer Service, Claim Services and other areas
  • Support the implementation manager and account executives in the installation of new cases

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years' experience or more in either Voluntary/Worksite sales and/or Group Insurance sales including life, accident, disability and stop loss
  • Existing Non Taft-Hartley broker/consultant and enrollment firm relationships
  • Experience with Salesforce.com preferred
  • Life and Health Insurance license required
  • Proven sales performance
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills
  • Thorough knowledge and relationships in the Voluntary/Worksite market
  • Ability to build long term relationships with Taft-Hartley and Non Taft-Hartley brokers, consultants, enrollment firms, employers, Fund Trustees and Administrators
  • Superior presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills