• Achieve parts orders and sales operating plan • Manage and own all Parts quote activity throughout the deal process, including opportunity identification, strategy creation, proposal development, deal negotiation, order closure and OTR hand-off • Maintain and communicate up-to-date knowledge of Parts related market trends (technology, pricing, risk, etc.), customer requirements, competitor actions and customer base • Develop, expand, and manage customer relationships in your assigned coverage area to enhance parts sales • Proactively develop recommended Parts list during outage pre-planning / pre-bid phase and support LCT (Local Customer Team) and GESPI efforts to grow emergent parts sales during outage events • Review all forecasted outages, and insure there is a parts plan and strategy for each outage • Work with Region Pricing Leader to understand market dynamics and apply understanding to market level pricing for parts quote • Act as region expert on parts pricing guidelines and price deviation process and facilitate / lead all Parts related approvals • Provide timely, accurate and complete forecasts of Orders and Sales for the Parts segment by supporting maintenance of opportunity pipelines in NEX • Act as single point contact for all internal / external Parts matters, such as Customer Issue Resolution (CIR) cases that involve Parts/ NCR’s • Assist Sales, Commercial and Regional Services teams in identifying opportunities for process and organizational improvement, including support of LEAN activities to improve parts fulfillment for both Inquiry To Order (ITO) and Order To Remittance (OTR) processes • Partner with GESPI sales managers, GESPI Repair sales managers, CSLs, and Field Engineers to support customer’s parts needs, parts that enable repairs and/or field services • Assist application engineering, when appropriate, to maintain complete and accurate unit records • Partner with parts STM’s, vendors and suppliers to insure parts are delivered per order agreement with customer

Title: Junior Distribution Associate Location: Stamford, Connecticut, Maryland City, Maryland, United States Department: Distribution Description Overview Banner Life Overview The Banner Life family of companies, which includes Banner Life Insurance Company and William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York, is a leader in Pension Risk Transfer with over 35 years of experience globally, servicing over a million annuitants. Building on our global success, we established our Pension Risk Transfer platform in the US in 2015.  The business has grown steadily with over $14 billion in total premium as of year-end 2025. At Banner Life family of companies, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, partners, colleagues, and the communities in which they live.  We are passionate about what we do and how we do it. This means working with pace and energy to reach our goals and challenging ourselves to achieve more.  We strive to create a unique environment where a balance between work and life is possible.  Purpose and Objective The Junior Distribution Associate is part of the Distribution Team, whose purpose is to represent Banner Life’s Family of Companies’ values by ensuring a great experience for clients, building trusted relationships with intermediaries, and facilitating growth opportunities for the company. This role sits at the intersection of deal execution and team operations, combining transaction support responsibilities with ownership of core coordination and governance processes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of US PRT transactions, supporting transaction leads on live opportunities, and is expected to grow within the team over time by taking direct ownership of smaller, less complex transactions. Role and Responsibilities Transaction execution support: - Support the Distribution Lead on active PRT transactions by assisting in the preparation of client proposals and RFP responses, drafting and coordinating transaction contracts, and managing due diligence requests. - Coordinate internal stakeholders from various teams to ensure timely delivery of transaction deliverables Transaction management: - Maintain and manage detailed project plans for all active transactions - Respond to stakeholder requests for information, manage expectations, keep relevant parties informed, focus on timely delivery, and take ownership of resolving issues. Governance management: - Track governance requirements on all deals to ensure relevant approvals are requested and held on time, and that senior stakeholders are kept informed of approval progress. - Work with appropriate parties to assist with governance meeting scheduling Pipeline management: - Contribute to the maintenance of the team’s pipeline of RFPs and live opportunities - Ensure all opportunities are properly logged, tracked, and progressed Process improvement - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in transaction execution and coordination - Work as a member of the team, contribute to knowledge sharing through on-the-job training, and participate in team meetings in order to improve the capability, values, morale, and contribution of the team. Requirements - College Degree or relevant work experience. - Expected skills and behaviors include: - Commitment to delivering the best outcomes for clients - Ability to successfully balance the demands of routine work, ad hoc requests, and project delivery - Strong collaboration skills to assist with managing projects with multiple stakeholders - Ability to develop a basic understanding of highly technical content and translate it into appropriate content for our clients - Strong analytical and technical skills - - Critical problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with executive-level individuals, both internal and external Benefits - 10 - 25 vacation days, depending on experience level and years of service - 4 floating holidays, 2 personal days, & 2 wellness days - 10 - 15 sick days, depending on years of service - 2 paid volunteering days - Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Supplemental health benefits and life insurance - 6 weeks of paid parental and maternal leave - Immediate vesting into a 401 (k) savings plan with up to 6% company match - 100% employer-contributed Pension Plan - Cash Balance Plan after 1 year of service - Flexible Workspace and Arrangements - Tuition and Certification reimbursements - Infertility and domestic partner benefits The expected hiring compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 USD annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The current bonus target for the position is 5% of the base salary with a stretch to twice the target, modified for corporate and individual performance. **This role is remote or hybrid located in Stamford, CT, or Frederick, MD** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• Promotes/sells/secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based sales approach highlighting the advantages/value proposition • Demonstrates products to existing and potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs • Manages sales goals - profit and budget expenses • Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to maintain current and generate new business • Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential • Develops clear and effective written proposals and quotations for current and prospective customers • Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints • Coordinates sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical services • Analyzes the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers to the Company • Creates and manages a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting sales profile, share and value opportunities • Provides management with detailed information on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products • Stays current with product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, and marketing trends and activities • Participates in trade shows and conventions as required • Perform other related duties as assigned as required

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