Sales Executive, Animal Welfare – Pet

Description and Requirements Sales Executive , Animal Welfare - MetLife Pet Level 1 1S Location Remote Title Animal Welfare Sales Executive The Role This position will be responsible for growth of MetLife Pet Insurance 's Animal Welfare channel by building partnerships with Animal Welfare groups and Shelters country wide. Key Responsibilities • Define the MetLife Pet Animal Welfare first -sale sales strategy • Define and develop processes for success across the national market landscape • Meet and beat annual sales plan for the Animal Welfare channel • Analyze current book of business and help to identify new growth opportunities • Implement sales strategy in partnership with leadership and Animal Welfare team • Execute the sales process from qualified leads through to close including prospecting, assessment, negotiation, presentation and close • Develop and implement channel best practices • Build a strong network of relationships with leading Animal Shelters and Humane Societies across the US • Be a thought leader in the Animal Welfare and Shelter space with a focus on Access to Care movement • Work in close collaboration with partners across Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance and other teams • Provide ongoing reporting and updates to Pet leadership team . Key Relationships • Reports to: Director, Animal Welfare • Direct Reports: N/A • Key stakeholders: Pet Leadership Team, Animal Welfare Team, external Animal w elfare partners . Essential Experience and Skills • Bachelor's degree with 3-5 + years of relevant experience in sales , preferably in the Pet space • Strong communication skills with deep experience successfully crafting long-term relationships • Insurance industry sales experience • Exemplary relationship skills • K nowledge of Pet Insurance • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills • Proficien cy in Excel modeling, PowerPoint, and Word • Excellent negotiation skills , detail-oriented and persuasive. • Ability to operate in a fast-pace, multi-tasking environment with deadlines • Property and Casualty insurance license prior to hire . MetLife Leadership Competencies • Drives Results - Sets aggressive goals and is accountable for continuously driving improved performance, leading change and ensuring high standards . • Creates Partnerships - Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives . • Thinks Strategically - Sets direction aligned to the company's strategy, applying external and global perspective to meet local and global needs. • Seizes Opportunity - Seeks new opportunities and ways to create balanced business growth while improving operational capabilities. • Focuses on Customers - Promotes customer centricity and ensures focus on creating great customer experiences to achieve competitive advantage. • Motivates People - Gains people commitment to achieve business objectives through clear communication of the company's vision and flexing leadership styles to inspire high performance. 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 2023 World's Most Admired Companies as well as the 2023 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. 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