About Midwest Employee Benefits, A Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Midwest Employee Benefits will customize medical insurance plans for both group benefits for employers and insurance coverage for individuals. The group of professionals at Midwest Employee Benefits are all meticulously selected because of their industry-leading proficiency and experience. Our whole team continuously puts time and effort to learn about all the latest insurance trends and offerings to provide beneficial information for all our clients. In addition, our staff effectively customizes plans for both employers and independent people through group health insurance benefits and insurance coverage for individuals, respectively.

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Employee Benefits Sales Associate to join our team. In this role, you will support producers and account managers in developing and maintaining strong client relationships, assist with sales processes, and provide exceptional service to both prospective and existing clients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in employee benefits, grow sales skills, and advance into a producer or account management role.

Work Arrangement: This is a full-time position working in our office located in Sioux Falls, SD, with a possibility for a hybrid work arrangement.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Assist in generating new business opportunities by supporting producers with prospecting, presentations, and follow-ups.
• Schedule and prepare for client meetings, including gathering necessary materials and documentation.
• Conduct initial outreach to prospective clients and manage inbound inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, and sales activities in the agency management system.
• Collaborate with account managers and producers to prepare proposals, quotes, and renewal materials.
• Provide excellent service by responding to client questions and escalating more complex issues to senior team members.
• Stay informed about employee benefits products, carriers, and industry trends to better support sales and service efforts.
• Support cross-selling initiatives and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Prior sales, customer service, or insurance industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new software systems.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain appropriate insurance licensure within the first 90 days of employment.

This role is eligible for commission from individual sales.

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is currently ranked as the 25th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With over 2,100 employees operating in 150+ locations across 48 states, Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Patriot offers the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.