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Benefits Sales Executive roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field. Employers in insurance brokerage, benefits consulting, and HR technology regularly file LCAs for this occupation. Competition is real, but companies with dedicated benefits divisions hire internationally more often than you'd expect.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Benefits Sales Executive
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Benefits Sales Executive position to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm your offer letter specifies the required degree and field, not just years of experience.
Target employers with active LCA histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Sales Executive roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history through DOL, so you're only applying to companies that have actually sponsored this occupation before, not ones who say they're open to it.
Benchmark your wage against the prevailing rate
Before accepting any offer, run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific job title and worksite ZIP code. Your offered wage must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage for the role, and anything below makes the LCA certifiable impossible for the employer.
Prepare a degree-to-role alignment letter
Benefits Sales Executive roles draw RFEs when USCIS questions whether a business or HR degree directly relates to selling benefits products. Ask your employer's immigration counsel to draft a specialty occupation support letter that maps your specific coursework to the role's core duties.
Clarify territory and remote work before filing
H-1B petitions are tied to the worksite listed on the LCA. If your role involves multi-state territory or remote work, the employer must file amended petitions or multiple LCAs covering each location before you work there, not after.
Time your application around the April cap window
H-1B cap-subject filings open each April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're not yet in H-1B status, your employer must register in March and file within the 90-day window. Missing the registration window means waiting a full year.
H-1B Visa Benefits Sales Executive: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Sales Executive role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but the role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, meaning the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, human resources, or finance. Roles framed around sales experience alone without a degree requirement are harder to sponsor. Your offer letter and employer's job description carry significant weight in the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for benefits sales roles?
Insurance brokerages, employee benefits consulting firms, and HR technology companies are the most consistent sponsors for this occupation. Large regional brokers and national benefits platforms tend to have established immigration programs. You can search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this job title directly on Migrate Mate, so you're targeting companies with a real track record.
How does commission-based pay affect the H-1B prevailing wage requirement?
This is one of the most common complications for Benefits Sales Executive roles. The DOL's prevailing wage applies to the total required wage, and commission structures don't satisfy it unless the base salary alone meets the threshold. Employers must guarantee at least the prevailing wage as a base regardless of whether commissions are part of the total compensation package.
Can my H-1B be tied to a specific sales territory or region?
Yes, and the geographic scope of your role directly affects how the LCA is filed. If you work across multiple states or at client sites outside your primary worksite, the employer must certify LCAs for each location and post notices at those worksites before you work there. Remote and hybrid roles require particular care during the petition drafting stage.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new benefits employer?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under H-1B portability rules, which allow you to start working for the new company as soon as they file a non-frivolous transfer petition, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer still needs to file a new LCA and petition before or at the time of your start date.