Sales Coordinator Specialist - Group Protection

Alternate Locations: Detroit, MI (Michigan); Omaha, NE (Nebraska)

  Work Arrangement: 

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

Hiring Manager: Caron Wilson

Requisition #:  75025

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Sales Coordinator Specialist to join our Group Protection Distribution Team supporting Workplace Solutions in our Detroit, MI or Omaha, NE office.

Background Details

The Group Protection Distribution Team will help you grow your group benefits knowledge and establish strong partnerships (internally/externally while working in this fast-paced environment.

As a Sales Coordinator for Group Benefits, you will be responsible building and maintaining business relationships with sales representatives and brokers to provide request for proposals (RFPs) for both sold and potential cases. You will work with Underwriting and the Sales team within your assigned territory to provide accurate, time sensitive information as requested. This opportunity will provide the ability to grow within the group insurance industry while gaining new skills and building strong working relationships. If this sounds like a role for you, please read on!

What you'll be doing

• • You will gather, evaluate and assess information to complete request for proposals (RFPs), potential clients and sold cases for groups by partnering directly with your Sales Rep, Underwriter, and broker.
  • You will influence market growth with RFP accuracy and exceptional sold case submissions by being knowledgeable and thorough with daily activities.
  • You will capitalize on growth through inforce block maintenance by targeting specific growth opportunities and influencing persistency within the inforce block in the regional segment.
  • You will build trusting relationships with our internal and external partners to maintain a valuable marketplace presence and uphold our commitment to the customer.

• You will identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality.

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience (Required):

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 - 3+ Years’ experience in a sales environment, with preference to general insurance background
• Resident State Life & Health Certifications upon hire
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written)
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice-to have Experience (Preferred):

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt as needed.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25%

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through August 20, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

Level:  P2 

The pay range for this position is $53,500 - $96,300 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify notices.

Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify avisos.