Development Manager- South Carolina General Office

New York Life Insurance Co.; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Sales bonus eligibility

Job summary

New York Life Insurance Co. seeks a driven professional to support the South Carolina GO, focusing on agent retention, training delivery, and system implementation.

You will coordinate blended learning, manage curriculum, and align with Field Management to ensure effective use of the FDS and Sales Central platforms. The role requires FINRA licenses, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and coaching skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two-time Council qualifier with a solid Life Case Rate or PF2 experience.
• Valid State Life and Health Licenses.
• FINRA Registrations— Series 6 & 63.
• Persuasive, verbal and written communication skills.
• Performance management experience.
• Facilitating groups and coaching/mentoring others.
• Goal, impact and results oriented; adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to lead development conversations and mentor partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive and monitor agent retention and production efforts.
• Implement NYLIC University blended learning and sales skills systems.
• Navigate NYLIC University Online for development managers and agents.
• Stay current with NYL Central implementation and inform agents of new features.
• Partner with GO Field Management to implement FDS and conduct training sessions.
• Lead National Prospecting Week and promote sales initiatives with agents and zones.
• Develop knowledgebase of NYLIC products and services.
• Ensure FDS is properly implemented in the General Office with planning sessions.
• Train agents to generate referrals through various channels and networks.
• Utilize technology to enable training in a virtual environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Performance management

Group facilitation

Coaching

Mentoring

Leadership

Problem solving

Planning and strategizing

Adaptability

Leading change

Education

Bachelor’s degree

FINRA Series 6 & 63

State Life & Health Licenses

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 95327

Location Designation: Fully Onsite

Business/Role Overview

Our General Offices are divided up among four Zones. In addition to our Zone offices, an Agency Home Office team responsible for strategy, finance, administration, standards, training, marketing and communications supports our agents and field managers. The Agency operation also comprises teams charged with growing our business in key market segments, including the middle-income market, the advanced (high-net-worth) market and select cultural markets. Agents sell individual life insurance, individual annuities, and long-term care insurance products, as well as mutual funds.

This position will support the South Carolina GO.

What You'll Do

• Drive, monitor and assist New Org Agent retention and production efforts.
• Properly implement NYLIC University’s Blended Learning Curriculum and Critical Selling Skills Systems. This includes notifying Agents of course deadlines and virtual session offerings as well as preparation for the facilitated delivery of Group Instruction and Drill (GID) sessions / Skill Builders.
• Understand NYLIC University Online. This includes system navigation for both Development Manager and Agent users, assigning scheduled offerings, assessment review and tracking and curriculum and regulated course reporting.
• Understand and remain current with NYL Central implementation. Assure Agents are aware of and continuously trained to leverage new system features and functionalities upon release (specific to Sales Central and Marketing Central at this time).
• Build partnerships with the General Office (GO) Field Management Team to assure the Field Development System (FDS) is implemented and executed effectively. This includes conducting and scheduling Field Observation and Demonstration (FOD) sessions with Agents (to assist with case preparation and the presenting/closing of sales), Agent Development Planning Meetings with the Field Management Team in addition to assisting Monthly and Annual Plan Meetings.
• Lead National Prospecting Week efforts at the GO level to assure Agent prospecting activities are scheduled, planned and executed accordingly. Channel, drive and promote sales initiatives and incentives with Agents, GO Field Management Teams and the Zone.
• Develop a solid knowledgebase of NYLIC products.
• Work with the Managing Partner to ensure the complete and proper implementation of the FDS system in the General Office. This includes conducting Performance Review and Planning sessions with agents, conducting Agent Development Planning meetings with Partners and Managing Partners, assisting with Monthly Planning Meetings, and Annual Planning meetings.
• Effectively train agents to gather names through prospecting process of referrals, social meda mining, netwiorking, community events, and center of influence development.
• Effective with technology to enable training and assistance in virtual environment.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two-time Council qualifier with a solid Life Case Rate (specific to internal applicants) or Previous PF2 experience
• Valid State Life and Health Licenses
• FINRA Registrations- Series 6 & 63
• Persuasive, Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Performance Management
• Facilitating Groups
• Coaching, Developing, Empowering and Influencing Others
• Goal, Impact and Result Oriented
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Leading Change
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Strategizing
• Ability to mentor other DMs
• Demonstration of effective FOD and IDD
• Ability to lead one on one Development Conversations with Partners

Job Level: LEVELPF3

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: 73,150-87,570

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: Yes

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.

Job Requisition ID: 95327