2025 Early Career Program, Sales Trainee

Do you want to join a high performing Sales team? If yes, come join the Group Benefits Sales organization through our Early Careers Program.

Guardian is seeking a Sales Trainee, who will participate in the Group Sales Early Career Development Program, which includes structured training and mentorship to become a Sales Representative in Group Benefits.

The program provides:

Selling skills trainingMentorship from top performersProduct trainingTravel to in-person learning eventsNetworking with Guardian Leadership and other internal business partnersThe opportunity to gain experience, learn and advance your career

Throughout the program, this individual will effectively learn Guardian’s business, culture, product and service offerings, and processes.

The Sales Trainee will be trained to become a Sales Representative, which is responsible for selling employee benefit products and services to corporations.  You will accomplish this by developing a network of benefit brokerage relationships. The Sales Representative becomes a resource of choice for the broker and their clients.

Upon hire, the Sales Trainee will report into the Sales Program Manager. Following the Program, the role will report to a Regional Sales Leader.

Location: 

Chicago, IL

Travel:

Up to 25% travel in the first year within the USMust be open to mobility and relocation to continue advancing your sales careerThis position may call for you to come on campus or attend an in-person Guardian sponsored event

You are:

A senior with an anticipated graduation date between December 2024 - June 2025A collaborative teammate with a can-do attitude who enjoys taking a variety of data points and making it easy for others to use and understand

You have: 

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, collaboration and team building skillsStrong ability to influence and persuade through effective communication skillsCuriosity to ask the right questions to uncover needs and provide solutionsThe ability to achieve goals using robust planning and organizational skillsHigh energy, with a refuse to lose attitude

You will:

Complete the Early Career Training Program which includes course work, academies and field-based curriculumDevelop a clear understanding of our business and our diverse Group productsGain a thorough understanding of our relationships within the brokerage community and the clients we serviceObtain required industry licensing (paid by Guardian), and maintain license through completing Continuing Education requirementsImprove communication and presentation skills needed to present and facilitate meetings in-person and virtually with external brokers, clients, and internal partnersDevelop consultative selling skills to help you achieve or exceed personal sales production expectations established by managementDemonstrate a strong understanding of Guardian’s mission and Group Sales’ strategic visionBecome proficient in Guardian’s technology offerings and be able to explain them to brokers and clients to help them solve a variety of problemsDevelop and maintain multiple benefits brokerage relationships within assigned territoryParticipate in the implementation of new cases and enrollment meetingsHave the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional careerLearn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offeringsBuild a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the businessThink broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other informationBe a self-starter – someone who enjoys “rolling up their sleeves and getting things done”, has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative

We offer:

Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant wayDynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talentEmployee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we doSocial responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, and drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability

Eligibility:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered.  H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.

Salary Range:
$35,000

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

 

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

Adoption assistance

College planning

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

Employee Resource Groups:

Colleague Connection Committees

Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

Voluntary self-ID

Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday