Now Hiring - Strongpoint Partners - Sales Associate in Chicago, IL

Strongpoint Partners, a leading tech-enabled financial services retirement platform backed by Shore Capital Partners (SCP), is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Entry Level Salesperson to join our dynamic sales team. As an Entry Level Salesperson, you will be responsible for cross-selling our payroll platform to our existing base of retirement administration clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about sales, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a significant impact on our company's growth.

Strongpoint Partners provides third-party administration of retirement plans and outsourced HR and payroll solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Strongpoint offers an integrated software platform for retirement planning and payroll, and is pursuing a growth strategy that includes add-on acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Our culture is defined by teamwork, integrity, innovation, a growth mindset, and a passion for providing great service to our clients. With brands such as HowardSimon, Jocelyn, Retirement Strategies Group, we are building a winning team with a family spirit, and helping to secure our customers’ financial futures, from hire through retire.

This is a hybrid opportunity in the Chicago area.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Identify and target potential cross-selling opportunities within our existing base of retirement administration clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and business objectives.
• Effectively communicate the value proposition of our payroll platform to clients, highlighting its benefits and competitive advantages.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the features and functionalities of our payroll platform.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as customer support and product development, to address client inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
• Track and report on sales activities and performance metrics on a regular basis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is a plus
• Proven track record of sales success or relevant internship experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in using CRM software and other sales productivity tools and/or a willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of the retirement administration or payroll industry is a plus.
• A passion for technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software platforms.
• Note: This job description, requirements, and objectives are intended to convey the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Why work at Strongpoint?

Competitive Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision benefits – Start on day one! Several different plans to choose from including a $0 premium plan for employee-only

• FSA/HSA (with employer contribution for HSA plan)

• 401(k) contribution match

• Company paid disability & life insurance

• Vacation: Starts at 3 weeks/year, accrual basis (allotment increases with tenure)

• Sick time: 10 days up front, no carryover

• 10 company paid holidays (8 scheduled and 2 floating)

Learning & Development Opportunities

• Professional development and continuing education allowances

• Culture of development and the internal tools to enable our employees to do their best work

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