External Wholesaler-Life and Annuity

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 154,000 - 462,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful mission

Great benefits

Flexible hybrid work options

Volunteer time

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp seeks an External Wholesaler for Life and Annuity to enhance sales through strategic partnerships and effective product knowledge sharing.

The role leads with brokers, coordinates with an RVP and internal wholesalers, and drives persistency goals while expanding client blocks nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 4-7+ years of related sales experience required.
• Strong aptitude for sales, leadership and coaching, and strategic thinking.
• Series 6 or 7 AND Series 63 or 65 strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements profitable sales strategies to meet team objectives.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external partners and vendors.
• Oversees sales promotions to identify new opportunities.
• Keeps current with trends, products, and client needs.
• Up and cross-sells ancillary products to new and in-force blocks.
• Sets short and long-term sales goals.
• Assists brokers with presentations and enrollments.
• Collaborates with internal teams to process cases and service clients.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Leadership and coaching

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Securities licenses (Series 6/7 and 63/65)

Job description

Remote USA Position-Ameritas HQ is Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Position Locations

Remote USA Position-Ameritas HQ is Lincoln , Nebraska , United States

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

Ameritas is seeking an External Wholesaler-Life and Annuity who will enhance Ameritas' competitive position and increase sales production through effective implementation of sales strategies, and effective communication of product knowledge, sales ideas and concepts. This role is responsible for managing sales relationships with assigned partners to achieve sales and persistency goals. You will function as part of an overall tiered sales team, partnering with an RVP and an Internal Wholesaler. The External Wholesaler is responsible for managing sales relationships with strategic partners to achieve sales and persistency goals through brokers for Ameritas products and services.

This position is remote (within the U.S.A.) and does not require regular in-office presence.

What you do:

• Designs and implements profitable and persistent sales strategies to achieve team objectives.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with external vendors.
• Oversees sales and special promotions to identify new sales opportunities.
• Stays current with changing trends, new products, and business needs of clients to ensure needs are met.
• Up and cross-sells ancillary products and services to new and in-force blocks of business.
• Develops and reviews short and long-term individual sales goals.
• Assists brokers with sales presentations and enrollments for new and existing business.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to process sold cases, implement new groups, and service clients.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• 4-7+ years of related experience in proven sales and industry experience required
• Strong aptitude for sales, leadership and coaching, and strategic thinking
• Series 6 or 7 AND Series 63 or 65 strongly preferred

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time

• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth

• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community

• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month.

For your family

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

About this Position's Pay

This is a sales position. The posted range reflects the base pay and variable compensation. The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on base pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our variable compensation program with a target defined by the applicable program.

Pay Range $154,000.00 - $462,000.00 / year

Pay Transparency

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.