[Hiring] Former Athlete Benefits Representative @Burton Region - Aflac

Role Description

Bring Your Athlete Mindset to a New Kind of Opportunity with the Burton Region - Aflac:

• Are you competitive, team-driven, and motivated by growth? If you come from an athletic background, you may already have the mindset that aligns well with a career in insurance and business development.

Why Athletes Often Feel Aligned in This Type of Role:

• Team-Oriented Environment: Working alongside a supportive team and collaborating toward shared goals can feel familiar for those who thrive in group dynamics.
• Resilience & Mental Toughness: Navigating challenges, staying consistent, and pushing forward are qualities often developed through athletics and can translate into professional growth.
• Goal-Driven Approach: Setting, tracking, and working toward goals is a core part of both athletics and building a business.
• Discipline & Time Management: Balancing priorities, staying organized, and maintaining consistency are key habits that can carry over into a flexible, self-managed career path.
• Competitive Energy: A natural drive to improve and challenge yourself can help create momentum in a performance-based environment.

Our office is located at:

4198 Cox Road, Suite 113 Glen Allen, VA 23060

Meet Our Regional Sales Coordinator, Joshua Burton:

• Joshua Burton has been with Aflac for 20 years.
• Prior to joining Aflac, he served in the United States Navy as a Cryptologic Technician Collections.
• He developed a strong foundation in discipline, leadership, and analytical thinking that has carried into his professional career.
• Outside of business, Joshua is deeply family-focused and enjoys spending time with his wife, two grown sons, and grandson.
• Now that they are empty nesters, they also enjoy traveling together and exploring new places whenever they can.

Qualifications

• Life/Health insurance license (or the willingness to quickly obtain) is required.
• Proven industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven mindset.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Maintain and grow existing client relationships.
• Generate new opportunities through referrals, networking, and prospecting.
• Conduct both virtual and on-site presentations with employers to showcase the value of Aflac.
• Educate employees on available benefits packages and support enrollment needs.
• Provide ongoing enrollment, claims, and service support.
• Stay engaged through team meetings and training.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance.
• Company parties.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training & development.
• Competitive compensation package with additional bonus opportunities.
• Exciting incentive programs and a generous stock bonus plan.
• Flexible, modern work environment that’s both positive and supportive.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of products.
• On-demand training and professional development.
• Clear career advancement opportunities.
• Personal satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in your community.
• Truly flexible schedule.

This is not a salaried position. Aflac agents earn commissions, bonuses, residual income, and stock. Aflac agents are independent agents and are not Aflac employees. The content within is for recruiting purposes only. This information is not approved to distribute to prospective insureds, to prospective accounts, or to use as a solicitation. Aflac’s family of insurers includes Aflac and/or Aflac New York, and/or Continental American Insurance Company and/or Continental American Life Insurance Company.

Flexible work from home options available.