Account Executive

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Sells and services products directly to group clients or through broker/consultant relationships. Builds and maintains strong relationships to foster sales growth.

* Working independently, sells and services products to group group customer accounts/territories. * Maintains and grows the book of business through aggressive product sales, upsells, and renewals, within accounts/territory. * Drives product sales within assigned accounts/ territory. * Positions cross-channel product offerings. * Strategic Account Planning – builds lasting reciprocal relationships with clients through open communications around mutual objectives. * Key resource in strategic decision making for MetLife and clients. * Thought leader in relation to industry and marketplace. Mentors/educates colleagues on marketplace trends and insights. * Acts as primary benefit resource to client. * Provides post-sale service and interaction with clients. * Resolves escalated service issues. * Recognizes, shapes and delivers profitable deals and anticipates strategic developments to benefit the client. * Develops new business opportunities and sales growth by initiating and maintaining strong relationships. * May generate reports to track/report activities, progress, and strategies. * May assist in or lead case implementations. * Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

**Required Qualifications** * Strong organizational skills including time and resource management. * Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. * Effective relationship building capabilities. **Preferred Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * 2-5+ years previous experience successfully selling/servicing related products.