Business Development Wholesaler

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance benefits

Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Adoption assistance

Education matching gift program

Dependent tuition program

Job summary

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company is seeking a Business Development Wholesaler based in Nashville, TN. This role involves developing strategic plans to achieve sales goals and building relationships with financial professionals.

Ideally, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and significant experience in financial services or sales, along with essential industry licenses. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial services experience or 2+ years sales experience required.
• Proven track record of growing and managing a territory.
• Strong aptitude for technology, including software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plans targeting financial professionals.
• Cultivate and manage business relationships in the territory.
• Host virtual meetings presenting actionable sales ideas.

Skills

Financial services experience

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

CRM system proficiency

Prospecting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Purpose

In partnership with External Wholesalers and Internal Wholesalers, the Business Development Wholesaler (BDW) is responsible for developing and implementing a business plan to achieve sales goals and producer type goals by covering a targeted advisor segment – effectively covering the opportunity gap within our traditional broker dealer and RIA territories. The BDW is also responsible for engagement towards company growth initiatives, which may involve advisor populations outside their target advisor segment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and executes strategic business plans that target a specific set of financial professionals within multiple territories in order to attain sales growth objectives.
• Cultivates new business relationships and extends low producing relationships within the territory through collaboration with External Wholesalers and consistent review of the territory execution plan to ensure targets are attained and adjustments made when necessary.
• Hosts advisor‑facing virtual meetings for advisors – presenting relevant actionable sales ideas.
• Ensures engagement and awareness of company growth initiatives with all External Wholesaler and Internal Wholesaler partners – regularly sharing success stories, sales idea positioning and ensuring consistency between External Wholesaler members and Internal Wholesaler members.
• Supports conferences based on advisor concentration – including attending conferences to promote Jackson opportunities.
• Operates in a “hybrid” wholesaling capacity which entails spending up to 20% of time in the field, running virtual meetings and engaging with advisors through traditional avenues such as telephone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Utilizes a data‑driven approach and tools to educate advisors on Jackson’s products and services.
• Plans and manages the deployment of resources to maximize territorial sales while being responsible for budgeting and expenses.
• Maintains knowledge of new, existing and enhanced Jackson products and marketing campaigns.
• Utilizes CRM system and additional technology to accomplish a data‑driven territory business plan.
• Documents all territory activity including calls, in‑person, and virtual meetings.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience required.
• 3+ years of financial services experience or 2+ years sales experience in investments, mutual funds, insurance, or annuities required.
• 6+ months experience as a Senior Internal Wholesaler required for current internal Sales Desk associates.
• Experience in marketing investments, annuities, and life insurance preferred.
• Prior insurance or investment wholesaling experience preferred.
• Security Industry Essentials (SIE) required.
• FINRA Series 6 or 7, FINRA Series 63, State Insurance License required.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a challenging environment.
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations, seminars, workshops and meetings both virtually and in person.
• Thorough knowledge of sales and marketing principles and practices.
• Ability to identify and position Jackson products and services utilizing financial planning tools and platforms commonly used by advisors.
• Proven track record of growing and managing a territory as measured by sales and persistency of activity.
• Strong aptitude for technology, including software applications, e‑mail and database management from remote locations.
• Demonstrated excellent prospecting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education matching gift program.
• Dependent tuition program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally‑recognized disability, marital status, legally‑protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco‑free environments.

Accommodation

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Location

Role based in Franklin, TN. In office expectations when not territory traveling are 100%.