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Benefits Sales Executive roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making green card sponsorship a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals in benefits sales.
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Get Access To All JobsEmployee Benefits Sales Executive, St. Louis MO (REMOTE+TRAVEL)
(260000AV)
Primary Location: UNITED STATES-MO-St. Louis
Other Locations: UNITED STATES-Remote
Organization: Equitable
Schedule: Full-time
About the Role
At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives—a mission we’ve honed since 1859.
Equitable is seeking a driven Sales Executive to join our Employee Benefits team! In this role, you’ll promote our Group and Voluntary Benefit solutions to general agents, brokers, and employers—backed by our fully cloud-based, no-legacy-systems platform that delivers a truly frictionless enrollment and new-business experience.
Partner with regional and national distribution leaders to accelerate prospecting and sales across the market, which is the State of MO excluding Kansas City. This is a remote, home-office position with 50–75% travel within your territory. Be part of a modern, fast-moving team shaping the future of Employee Benefits and simplifying the complex. We are “Powerfully Simple”.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and maintain strategic business relationships with brokerage firms, consulting houses, General Agencies (GA’s) and PEOs
- Meet or exceed activity goals as it relates to new client meetings, quote activity, relationship management and annual premium sales goals
- Responsible for generating proposals for Group Life, Dental, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity and State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) clients in target market of 20-500+ lives in designated territory
- Provide consultative analysis and recommendations to distribution channel partners and prospective clients
- Construct and maintain a business plan for your designated territory based on sales and strategic initiatives
- Build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with external contacts and internal departments to create a better customer experience
- Meet or exceed assigned premium, proposal activity and meeting targets monthly, quarterly and annually
- Coordinate and track client events, meetings, appointments, and conferences
- Coordinate with the Regional Account Manager on the delivery of all proposals
- Remain current on company offerings and industry trends through market research, business area meetings, conferences, and industry events
This position offers a remote work arrangement plus up to 75% travel for business needs. Periodic office visits may be requested based on business needs.
The base salary for this position is $60,000. This role is eligible for variable compensation.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience and documented success in sales or marketing within the Group Insurance (Employee Benefits Life, Dental, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity and Paid Family Medical Leave)
- Group Insurance sales experience within St. Louis, MO market
- Life and Health Insurance licenses specific to the territory (MO)
Preferred Qualifications
- A self-motivated, driven individual who is goal oriented and able to take ownership of assigned territory to develop strong, long-term relationships
- Exceptional Communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop trust and credibility easily and quickly, with exceptional communication skills
- Thorough understanding of Equitable Employee Benefits product portfolio and the benefits each one offers
- Ability to partner with local, regional and national service/account management, underwriting and home office personnel
Skills
Knowledge of Product Line: Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for specific products; ability to develop product line processes and strategies.
Creativity: Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations.
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.
Territory Management: Knowledge of territory management practices, tools and techniques; ability to manage and maximize insurance business performance for one or multiple geographical area(s).
About Equitable
At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose. Click Careers at Equitable to learn more.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.
Employee Benefits Sales Executive, St. Louis MO (REMOTE+TRAVEL)
(260000AV)
Primary Location: UNITED STATES-MO-St. Louis
Other Locations: UNITED STATES-Remote
Organization: Equitable
Schedule: Full-time
About the Role
At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives—a mission we’ve honed since 1859.
Equitable is seeking a driven Sales Executive to join our Employee Benefits team! In this role, you’ll promote our Group and Voluntary Benefit solutions to general agents, brokers, and employers—backed by our fully cloud-based, no-legacy-systems platform that delivers a truly frictionless enrollment and new-business experience.
Partner with regional and national distribution leaders to accelerate prospecting and sales across the market, which is the State of MO excluding Kansas City. This is a remote, home-office position with 50–75% travel within your territory. Be part of a modern, fast-moving team shaping the future of Employee Benefits and simplifying the complex. We are “Powerfully Simple”.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and maintain strategic business relationships with brokerage firms, consulting houses, General Agencies (GA’s) and PEOs
- Meet or exceed activity goals as it relates to new client meetings, quote activity, relationship management and annual premium sales goals
- Responsible for generating proposals for Group Life, Dental, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity and State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) clients in target market of 20-500+ lives in designated territory
- Provide consultative analysis and recommendations to distribution channel partners and prospective clients
- Construct and maintain a business plan for your designated territory based on sales and strategic initiatives
- Build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with external contacts and internal departments to create a better customer experience
- Meet or exceed assigned premium, proposal activity and meeting targets monthly, quarterly and annually
- Coordinate and track client events, meetings, appointments, and conferences
- Coordinate with the Regional Account Manager on the delivery of all proposals
- Remain current on company offerings and industry trends through market research, business area meetings, conferences, and industry events
This position offers a remote work arrangement plus up to 75% travel for business needs. Periodic office visits may be requested based on business needs.
The base salary for this position is $60,000. This role is eligible for variable compensation.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience and documented success in sales or marketing within the Group Insurance (Employee Benefits Life, Dental, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity and Paid Family Medical Leave)
- Group Insurance sales experience within St. Louis, MO market
- Life and Health Insurance licenses specific to the territory (MO)
Preferred Qualifications
- A self-motivated, driven individual who is goal oriented and able to take ownership of assigned territory to develop strong, long-term relationships
- Exceptional Communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop trust and credibility easily and quickly, with exceptional communication skills
- Thorough understanding of Equitable Employee Benefits product portfolio and the benefits each one offers
- Ability to partner with local, regional and national service/account management, underwriting and home office personnel
Skills
Knowledge of Product Line: Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for specific products; ability to develop product line processes and strategies.
Creativity: Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations.
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.
Territory Management: Knowledge of territory management practices, tools and techniques; ability to manage and maximize insurance business performance for one or multiple geographical area(s).
About Equitable
At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose. Click Careers at Equitable to learn more.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Benefits Sales Executive
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the role's educational requirements. A degree in business administration, human resources, or finance typically supports Benefits Sales Executive sponsorship better than a general arts degree, even with equivalent work experience.
Target employers with self-funded benefits plans
Large self-insured employers and third-party administrators sponsor more Benefits Sales Executive roles because they have dedicated HR procurement teams who understand PERM timelines and factor sponsorship costs into hiring budgets from the start.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Sales Executive openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated PERM rather than pitching the process to HR from scratch.
Confirm the job description matches O*NET
Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm the posted duties align with the O*NET occupation profile for Benefits Sales Executives. A mismatch between the offer letter and the PERM application can trigger a DOL audit and delay your case by months.
Clarify sponsorship timing before your start date
Employers typically file PERM after six to twelve months of employment. Ask during the offer stage whether the company starts the process within your first year, since delays can affect your adjustment of status timeline if you're on a bridging visa.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiations
Look up your target role using the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for Benefits Sales Executive positions in your metro area. PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed that figure, so negotiating below it risks an invalid labor certification.
Green Card Benefits Sales Executive: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Sales Executive role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Benefits Sales Executive positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. If the employer requires an advanced degree or you hold an MBA with specialized benefits industry credentials, the role may qualify under EB-2. The employer's job requirements and your specific credentials determine which category applies.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery, unlike the H-1B visa cap. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status or consular processing typically take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth. Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must run a supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position before filing PERM with the DOL. For Benefits Sales Executive roles, this typically includes posting the job for 30 days, placing ads in specified locations, and documenting the recruitment outcomes. The process usually takes six to twelve months before I-140 filing.
How can I find employers who already sponsor green cards for Benefits Sales Executive roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search Benefits Sales Executive openings filtered by employers with a verified EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM for similar roles is more efficient than asking an HR team to initiate the process for the first time on your behalf.
Can I change employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For Benefits Sales Executives moving to a comparable sales or account management role, portability generally applies, but your new employer does not need to restart PERM.