Former Athlete Benefits Representative

Benefits:

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

Bring Your Athlete Mindset to a New Kind of Opportunity with the Leininger 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: 2211 Michelson Dr, Suite 1160 Irvine, CA 92612

Meet Our Team:
Leadership Titles:

• Regional Sales Coordinator (RSC)
• District Sales Coordinator (DSC)
• Coordinator in Training (CIT)

Christina “Chris” Leininger, RSC:

• Time with Aflac: 10 years
• Prior Experience: She worked as a project and marketing manager for a marketing consulting firm for 5 years. Prior to that, she was a business student at Vanguard University of Southern California.
• Passionate About: Her family, especially her hilarious and sweet kids. She also values her faith and enjoys photography, traveling, interior design, listening to leadership podcasts and audiobooks, and binge-worthy Netflix shows. She loves life and aims to leave things better than she found it.

Denise Ortega, DSC:

• Time with Aflac: 11.5 years (and loves her job!)
• Prior Experience: She worked for Edison and the City of Pasadena for 22 years in the electric industry as an Account Executive and Manager.
• Passionate About: Spending time with family (she has 40 nieces and nephews which she loves), cooking, and watching sports including the Dodgers, Angels, college softball, and NFL football—her favorite team is the Green Bay Packers.

Regina “Reggie” Mares, DSC:

• Time with Aflac: 10 years
• Prior Experience: She owned and operated her own life insurance and retirement planning practice and previously worked in mortgage banking.
• Passionate About: Her husband, daughters, and granddaughter. She enjoys fine dining and trying diverse culinary experiences, word puzzles and mind-stretching games (but not math!), and watching documentaries that highlight real-life stories and authenticity.

Santino Ferraro, CIT:

• Time with Aflac: 10 months
• Prior Experience: He worked as a server at Topgolf and also as an online life insurance sales representative. He studied Supply Chain Management at Arizona State University for two years before transitioning into insurance sales full time.
• Passionate About: Electronic music and music production, writing, working out, traveling, spending time with friends, and being in nature. He is a big sports fan, especially the New York Yankees, LA Lakers, and Carolina Panthers. He also enjoys going to the beach and is the youngest of five siblings.

Chris French, CIT:

• Time with Aflac: 2 years
• Prior Experience: She worked in marketing and communications for manufacturing companies, ranging from medical device to IT and HVACR industries. She first learned about Aflac while in one of those roles and became a fan of the organization.
• Passionate About: Honesty, kindness, family, and maintaining a non-judgmental outlook. She enjoys sports, hiking, psychology, reading, and spending time with family. She is also actively involved with German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County through fostering and training rescue dogs.

Amanda Escarzaga, DSC:

• Time with Aflac: 6 years
• Prior Experience: Previously worked in the electric utility industry as a meter reader and field service representative, where she enjoyed working outdoors and learning the industry firsthand. After a workforce reduction, she earned her Property & Casualty license. Following the pandemic, she joined Aflac and obtained her Life & Health license. Having lost her father to cancer, she was drawn to Aflac's mission of helping protect individuals and families while building a career with greater stability and control over her future.
• Passionate About: Spending quality time with family, whether it's game nights, trips to museums and zoos, or making lasting memories together. She also enjoys reading, visiting the mountains, watching sunrises, and spending time with animals.

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) is required. 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. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

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 Potential to earn up to $13,700 in first-year bonus compensation. Most importantly, you’ll gain the personal satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in your community, while benefiting from a truly flexible schedule.





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Flexible work from home options available.