Brendan Sharpe
About Brendan Sharpe
Brendan Sharpe is the Regional Sales Director at Alight Benefit Guidance, working remotely from Holmdel, New Jersey. He has extensive experience in employee benefits design and sales, with a strong background in financial services.
Company
Brendan Sharpe currently works at Alight Solutions as the Regional Sales Director for Alight Benefit Guidance. He operates from Holmdel, New Jersey, in a remote capacity. In this role, he focuses on providing customized support to enhance employer experience and improve understanding and adoption of benefit plans. Alight Solutions is a firm known for its expertise in human capital and business solutions, particularly in the area of employee benefits.
Title
As the Regional Sales Director, Alight Benefit Guidance, Brendan Sharpe plays a key role in driving sales and supporting clients in understanding and adopting various benefit plans offered by Alight Solutions. His responsibilities include developing and executing sales strategies, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring that employers receive tailored support to meet their needs.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Alight Solutions, Brendan Sharpe held the role of Voluntary Sales Executive at Symetra from 2020 to 2022, focusing on the Mid Atlantic-Northeast Region. Prior to that, he served as the Regional Sales Director and Senior Regional Sales Director at Boston Mutual Life Insurance from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes a three-year stint at Guardian Life as Core Market Sales Consultant and National Sales Consultant for Specialty Markets. Earlier in his career, he worked at Prudential Financial as Regional Sales Manager for eight years and at Unum as Senior Account Executive for another eight years. His career began at Shevlin Financial Group, where he worked as a Financial Advisor.
Educational Background
Brendan Sharpe completed his undergraduate studies at Ursinus College, where he majored in Economics and earned his EC/BA degree. His formal education provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in financial services and employee benefits design.
Industry Expertise
Brendan Sharpe has extensive experience in employee benefits design and sales. His expertise encompasses various products, including dental, disability life, long-term care insurance, and supplemental health products. In addition to his specialization in employee benefits, he has a robust background in financial services, evidenced by his history of roles in companies like Prudential Financial and Unum.