Sales Executive (APX-SE)
Apex Benefits – Indianapolis, IN (Local Territory Role)

Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building executive-level relationships and closing high-impact deals?

At Apex Benefits, we’re passionate about helping companies improve employee benefits while cutting unnecessary costs. We’re looking for a Sales Executive (SE) who is fired up about uncovering real business problems through strategic conversations—and driven to exceed expectations in a consultative, B2B sales environment.

This role is perfect for a dynamic sales executive who combines experience in benefits or business services with a proven ability to prospect, build trust with the C-Suite, and close six-figure deals. If you’re ready to own your success, win new business, and earn six figures (with top performers earning $200K+ by year two)—this is your chance to make a major impact in the employee benefits industry.

You must be…

A driven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, consultative sales environment
Confident engaging with C-Suite decision makers
Organized, persistent, and motivated by results

You are a pro at…

Prospecting and closing new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and LinkedIn outreach
Building trust and delivering value in complex, high-dollar sales cycles
Tailoring presentations and proposals that speak directly to client needs

Your success will look like...

Closing new logo deals with employers (50+ employees)
Consistently building and maintaining a qualified pipeline
Earning six figures in your first year, with top performers exceeding $200K by year two)

Responsibilities:

Drive new business development through cold calling, networking, referrals, and strategic outreach
Develop and execute a territory sales plan in collaboration with leadership
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, following Apex’s proven system
Deliver compelling executive-level presentations and proposals to decision makers
Partner with account management for seamless client onboarding and ongoing service
Maintain accurate forecasts, disciplined pipeline management, and timely reporting
Take initiative, stay results-focused, and contribute to a winning team culture

Required Criteria:

2–3+ years of quota-carrying B2B sales experience with consistent overperformance, ideally including six-figure+ deals
Career stability: average 2+ years per role and no more than two roles since 2020
Proven consultative experience selling directly to C-Suite leaders (CEO, CFO, CHRO, VP+)
Hunter mentality—self-sourcing and closing net-new business via cold calling, referrals, networking events, and LinkedIn outreach
Track record of navigating multi-stakeholder, consultative sales cycles and closing six-figure+ strategic deals
Strong executive presence with polished communication and presentation skills
Based in or willing to travel locally within the Indianapolis/North-Central Indiana area
Proficiency with CRM systems, forecasting, and pipeline management

Nice-to-Have Criteria:

2+ years in employee benefits consulting, group benefits sales, or health insurance brokerage
Experience in finance, business insurance, medical devices, or PEO sales
Success selling to employers with 50+ employees in a B2B or consultative environment
Experience managing longer, multi-stakeholder, six-figure+ deals

Compensation:

Base salary starting at $75K+ with first-year OTE in six figures
Top performers earn $200K+ by year two
Competitive benefits package

About Apex Benefits:

Apex Benefits is an Indiana-based consulting firm specializing in employee benefits and group insurance brokerage services. We help employers reduce the cost and complexity of employee benefits while improving employee health outcomes and satisfaction. With a proven system, a strong brand, and a collaborative culture, we empower sales professionals to make a major impact.

Ready to build something exceptional in Indianapolis, IN?
Apply today.