2027 GBS ASCEND Program Associate
New York Life
Phoenix, AZ0–2 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 19:13 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsMarketingOnboardingStakeholder managementMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- SalesSalesforce
- Work
- Hybrid in Phoenix
- Pay
- $58.5K–$83.5K a year
- Skill demand
- Marketing49%Operations13%Onboarding9%Stakeholder management5%of 141 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The 2027 GBS ASCEND Program Associate - Sales Desk role at New York Life is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in the Phoenix office. This program is designed to cultivate talent for future sales roles within New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYLGBS).
Key Responsibilities
- Phase 1: Formal Training Program
- Participate in classroom and virtual instruction on group insurance products, systems, and sales processes.
- Engage in hands-on exercises for quoting, proposal development, and sales operations.
- Gain exposure to internal partners in underwriting, pricing, product, marketing, service, and claim operations.
- Obtain company-sponsored licensing to sell group insurance products.
- Receive mentorship, coaching, and structured learning milestones.
- Phase 2: Sales Desk Placement & Development (Upon Successful Completion of Training)
- Support quoting and proposal generation for employer groups (50-250 lives).
- Manage the end-to-end RFP process from intake to proposal delivery.
- Track quote activity and maintain systems.
- Assist with implementation coordination and onboarding.
- Execute all phases of the renewal cycle for select accounts, including plan design changes, underwriting review, and renewal delivery.
- Partner with the Sales Desk Lead and sales representatives in the assigned region to drive growth in the select market.
- Phase 3: Progression into Sales Roles
- Manage broker and client relationships within an assigned book of business.
- Promote NYLGBS products and solutions through active market engagement.
- Drive new business opportunities through broker partnerships.
- Act as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Salesforce (a plus).
Qualifications
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Willingness to learn and grow.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $58,500 - $83,500
- Overtime eligible: Exempt
- Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
- Sales bonus eligible: No
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Potential eligibility to participate in an incentive program.
- Comprehensive package of benefits, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.