Account Executive

Description and Requirements
As an Account Executive, you'll be part of the solution and go home every night knowing you made a difference. This is your opportunity to:
About You
You know the value of personal connections and strive to build them in your daily life-whether it's the person who makes your coffee just the way you like it or the client you only speak with once a month. You constantly seek out-of-the-box solutions and are open to new challenges and perspectives.
Most of all, you're looking for an opportunity that would allow you to grow both personally and professionally. You're looking for a role that inspires and excites you, where you feel valued and encouraged to learn new things and explore different solutions. You're looking for a well-respected company with a history of taking care of their clients and their team.
You're looking for MetLife. Here's what we're looking for from you:
Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years' experience in B2B sales or client management-with a proven track record of success
• Stellar customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills-including public speaking, negotiating, influencing, and networking savvy
• Finely tuned listening skills, complemented by a masterful talent for solving problems
• Strategic and creative thinking skills
• Keen financial acumen and attention to detail, particularly concerning product earnings
• Motivated, independent, and adaptable working style, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced situations that require multitasking and prioritization
• Accomplished change management leader, able to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment
• Valid Life & Health and Property & Casualty licenses, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in B2B sales or client management
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
About MetLife
If this all sounds like you so far, we think you'd be a great fit for our team. But to help you decide if MetLife is the right fit for you, let us tell you a little more about our company.
Our Commitments:
When we say we are purpose-driven, we mean it. We're committed to supporting the community, protecting the environment, and building a workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive:
• Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index: Recognized for our commitment to gender equality and representation in leadership five years running
• Human Rights Campaign: Recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for 16 consecutive years
• National Association for Female Executives: Recognized as a Top Company for Executive Women
• Coronavirus support and relief: Dedicated more than $250 million as of May 2020
• Sustainability: Implemented company-wide policies to achieve carbon neutrality, decrease energy consumption, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Our Success Principles:
For 152 years, MetLife has embraced nine core principles that guide every decision we make:
• Experiment with confidence - Courageously learn and test new ideas without fear of failure
• Act with urgency - Demonstrate speed to action with agility and determination
• Seek diverse perspectives - Source ideas and feedback to expand thinking and make informed decisions
• Seize opportunity - Drive responsible growth and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Champion inclusion - Foster an environment where everyone is valued, heard, and can speak up
• Create alignment - Partner with others across the organization with candor and transparency
• Take responsibility - Be accountable and act in pursuit of the right outcomes
• Enable solutions - Anticipate and address obstacles while managing risk
• Deliver what matters - Execute meaningful priorities and follow through on commitments
Our Promise to You:
As a provider of employee benefits, we know how important it is to feel taken care of by your employer. That sense of support is the foundation of great work-because when you don't have to worry, you can bring your best self to every task. That's why we're dedicated to doing what's right by our people, including:
• Comprehensive insurance, covering not only what's expected for you and your family-pets included-but also any curveballs that life might throw at you
• Employee resource groups to support your career growth and help you build your workplace community, including the Global Women's Initiative; Global Multicultural Professionals; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Associates and Allies at MetLife (GLAM); Veteran's Initiative; People with Different Abilities Initiative-and more
• Training and development opportunities to help you expand your skillset and advance your career in whatever direction feels right-whether that's up the ladder or across into inspiring new territory
Our Story:
MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $659.6 billion of total assets under management as of December 31, 2020. We are ranked #48 on the Fortune 500 list for 2020. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.
MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees
work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world. Visit us at www.metlife.com to learn more about our brand, history, and values.
We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] or call our Employee Relations Department at 1-877-843-3711.
MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
The salary range for applicants for this position is $65,000 + Incentive.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$65,000 + Incentive
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