Area Sales Manager

Colonial Life; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Life seeks a driven District Sales Manager to lead and grow a network of independent agents in the Ocala/Gainesville territory. You will recruit, train, and mentor sales professionals, drive B2B sales, and build strong broker relationships to deliver voluntary benefits and financial protection for employees.

The role rewards leadership, incentives for recruiting and development, and the potential for top performers to earn six figures.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales.
• Background in building independent sales teams.
• Experience in recruiting and talent development.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Prior experience in insurance sales.
• Life & Health Insurance License (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, and mentoring sales agents.
• Identifying, interviewing, and onboarding sales professionals.
• Providing field training and joint sales efforts.
• Leading sales meetings, orientations, and development sessions.
• Driving B2B sales.
• Cultivating relationships with business owners, HR professionals, and decision-makers.
• Fostering a competitive and collaborative sales culture.
• Strengthening broker partnerships.

Job description

Partnering with Colonial Life means a chance to make a meaningful difference. With over 80 years of proven growth and integrity, Colonial Life empowers independent business owners with support that fuels their success and innovation.

We are seeking a driven District Sales Manager in the Ocala/Gainesville territory to drive sales and develop independent agents, offering valuable voluntary benefits that provide employees with vital financial protection during life's unexpected events.

Successful business owners focus on:

• Recruiting, training, and mentoring sales agents
• Identifying, interviewing, and onboarding sales professionals
• Providing field training and joint sales efforts
• Leading sales meetings, orientations, and development sessions
• Driving B2B sales
• Cultivating relationships with business owners, HR professionals, and decision-makers
• Fostering a competitive and collaborative sales culture
• Strengthening broker partnerships

Beneficial Qualifications and/or Experience:

• Experience in B2B sales
• Background in building independent sales teams
• Experience in recruiting and in talent development
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities
• Prior experience in insurance sales
• Life & Health Insurance License (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic

Compensation:

• Long-term Residual Income
• Top Performers Earn 6-Figures+
• Incentives for recruiting and leadership development

All individuals must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial 1 Life is the marketing brand.