Job Description for an Aflac Account Executive Position
Aflac is a fortune 500 company which provides voluntary benefits to over 50 million customers worldwide. Penned as one of the best companies to work for in America, Aflac hires the best to ensure that its customers are its top priority. To be an account executive with Aflac, applicants must be goal-oriented who loves to work in a professional sales atmosphere.
Requirements
The most important aspect of this position is for an individual to show her full potential; therefore no sales experience is required, but the individual must be self-motivated and willing to learn new techniques through her position. Having good verbal skills and being able to work with others is a plus. A college education may also be required, particularly individuals who have a bachelor's degree in business, but a high school diploma may be sufficient to apply.
Responsibilities
An Aflac account executive is responsible for creating new sales from the general public or businesses through networking, referrals, or marketing calls; organizing meetings with potential and current clients to customize an Aflac benefit plan that suits their organization's needs; and to enroll clients into service accounts.
Salary
According to Payscale.com, in August 2010, the average salary for an Aflac account executive is between $37,519 to $61,377. Along with salary, employees can obtain more financial incentives, including yearly bonuses, which ranges from $1,963 to $10,373. Commission is also a consideration, but it depends on the individual's sales for each month or year. Yearly commission can vary from $10,053 to $40,312.
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