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Sales Consultant

Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid

$50K - $55K/yr

Must have a minimum of 3 years previous group employee benefit sales experience. This request may ... Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program * Ability to connect with ...

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Sales Consultant

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Must have a minimum of 3 years previous group employee benefit sales experience. This request may ... Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program * Ability to connect with ...

Seasonal Field Benefit Counselor

FL · Remote

$23.75 - $30/hr

Our Counselors assist employees with understanding and making their medical and voluntary benefit elections. There is no sales required in this position. * Counselor duties include entering ...

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How much do voluntary benefit sales jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 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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What are the most commonly searched types of Voluntary Benefit Sales jobs? The most popular types of Voluntary Benefit Sales jobs are:
Infographic showing various Voluntary Benefit Sales job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,697 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Employee Benefits Consultant - Voluntary Benefits

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$125K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The next part of your journey is right around the corner - with The Standard.
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we've been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?
Our Employee Benefits team is hiring! The Voluntary Employee Benefits Consultant is responsible for top line premium growth, case count and producer recruiting for a territory that includes Orange County to Los Angeles, CA. This position works with national, regional and local Employee Benefit Brokers, Consultants, General Agents, Technology Partners and Enrollment Firms by consulting, training, educating, and motivating in order to ensure profitable growth and to meet sales objectives established for an assigned market within the territory.
  • Establish and maintain consulting relationships with national, regional, and local Employee Benefit Broker Partners, General Agents, Technology Partners, and Enrollment Firms for voluntary group and life insurance products, including long-term care.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to partners, providing guidance on enrollment technology solutions and product offerings for their clients.
  • Deliver training and ongoing development to producers, agencies, and general agents; support their growth in assigned regions.
  • Collaborate closely with internal departments-Sales Support, Underwriting, Policyholder Services, Billing, Compliance, and Compensation-to achieve production goals and ensure high-quality business.
  • Analyze market trends, consult with producers to enhance their business, support recruiting and marketing initiatives, and provide feedback to implement corporate strategy.

* Prior experience selling voluntary benefits is a requirement of the role. *
* An established broker network in the territory is a requirement of the role. *
* Ability to travel 2-3 days per week within the territory is a requirement of the role. *
Skills and Background You'll Need
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Life & health licensing required. If not currently licensed, must obtain upon hire.
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience selling voluntary benefits.
  • An established broker network within the territory is required.
  • Must be able to travel 3 days per week on average throughout the territory.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
  • Customer Focus. Understanding needs of internal and external clients.
  • Driving Success. Proactive approach to developing a team that exceed expectations.
  • Winning Together: Work as a collaborative member on the Voluntary Benefits team strategizing and driving sales success.

#LI-REMOTE
Why Join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • An annual incentive bonus plan
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
  • Performance guarantees may be applied to roles with highly incentivized compensation plans for a specified period of time to support a new hire's transition into the sales incentive plan.

Compensation is made up of a base salary, incentives, and/or other bonuses when applicable. This is a minimum range that can be increased based on performance and sales activity.
Salary Range:
Compensation is made up of a base salary, commissions, and year-end bonuses. Total compensation range: $125K - $250K+
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.