Former Athlete Benefits Representative

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

Bring Your Athlete Mindset to a New Kind of Opportunity with the Eldred 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 offices are located at: 

• 224 Grand Steeple Drive, Suite B, Collierville TN 38017
• 611 Belmont Estates Drive, Hernando, MS 38632

Meet Our Team:
Brad Eldred, RSC:

• Time with Aflac: 26 years
• Prior Experience: Was a full-time college student at the University of Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry before beginning his long-standing career with Aflac.
• Passionate About: Supporting his wife and three daughters (ages 21, 18, and 14), as well as cheering on Ole Miss athletics. He also enjoys golf and hunting in his free time.

William Gant, DSC:

• Time with Aflac: 15 years
• Prior Experience: Worked in construction and HVAC before joining Aflac, bringing hands-on trade experience and a strong work ethic into his insurance career.
• Passionate About: Faith, family, youth sports, traveling, duck hunting, and golf.

Daniel Allen, DSC Associate:

• Time with Aflac: 12 years
• Prior Experience: Business owner and automotive sales/finance manager, bringing strong leadership, sales, and customer service experience to his role at Aflac.
• Passionate About: Playing guitar and singing, traveling with family, and being a strong faith-based role model for his children through his actions as a husband and father.

Jeff Smith, CIT Associate:

• Time with Aflac: 1 year
• Prior Experience: Worked as a BCR for Pepsi, managing a $3.5 million sales route and building strong experience in territory management and client relations.
• Passionate About: Family, faith, and being a devoted fan of the Buffalo Bills.

Sierra Tyler, Sales Associate:

• Time with Aflac: 4.5 years
• Prior Experience: Worked in automobile auction operations and welding, bringing a diverse hands-on background and strong work ethic into her Aflac career.
• Passionate About: Traveling, singing, spending quality time with her family and daughters, and cheering on the LSU Tigers.

Role Responsibilities: In this role, you’ll maintain and grow existing client relationships while generating new opportunities through referrals, networking, and prospecting. You’ll 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. You’ll also provide ongoing enrollment, claims, and service support, while staying engaged through team meetings and training.

Qualifications: To be successful, you’ll need a Life/Health insurance license (or the willingness to quickly obtain one), along with proven industry experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a self-motivated, results-driven mindset. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, able to pass a criminal background check, and authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including leadership experience, healthcare, teaching, ministry, military, public service, logistics/dispatch, and call center or telemarketing roles. Education requirement: High school diploma or higher.

Benefits to Working with Us: We offer a competitive compensation package with additional bonus opportunities, exciting incentive programs, and a generous stock bonus plan. You’ll enjoy a flexible, modern work environment that’s both positive and supportive, along with access to cutting-edge technology and a wide range of products to help you deliver an exceptional client experience. We’re committed to your growth, offering on-demand training, professional development, and clear career advancement opportunities. Most importantly, you’ll gain the personal satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in your community, while benefiting from a truly flexible schedule.

This is not a salaried position. Aflac agents earn commissions, bonuses, residual income, and stock. [1]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.