Regional Vice President - Annuity Division - Pacific NW

Protective Life; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short-term disability

401(k) with company matching

ProHealth Rewards

Job summary

Protective Life is seeking an experienced annuity external wholesaler (regional vice president) covering OR, WA, ID, MT and AK, ideally based in the Seattle or Portland metro area. The role focuses on banks, wirehouses and independent broker dealers with a strong uncapped commission plan.

You will develop and execute regional business plans, build relationships with top producers, and lead wholesaling efforts across assigned territories while aligning with Internal Wholesalers and corporate

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• 5+ years of annuity wholesale distribution experience.
• External sales management experience preferred.
• Proven track record of sales results in assigned territory.
• State Life and Health License and FINRA Series 6 and 63.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annuity production through a detailed business plan.
• Support corporate objectives and act as a leader within Annuity Distribution.
• Execute wholesaling functions in assigned territories and cultivate top producers.
• Coordinate regional business plans with Internal Wholesalers and drive territory activity.
• Maximize advisor relationships and sales opportunities.

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

We are seeking an experienced annuity external wholesaler (regional vice president) focusing on banks, wirehouse and the independent broker dealer channel. Territory includes OR, WA, ID, MT and AK. Ideal candidate would be situated in the Seattle or Portland metro areas and brings with them experience in firms such as LPL, Osaic, Cambridge, RBC, US Bank, Stifel, and Cetera. We offer a competitive compensation package which includes a base salary, strong benefit package and an uncapped commission plan.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a high level of annuity production through the execution of a detailed business plan including training, motivating, and developing successful working relationships with specified Financial Institutions
• Support and advocate for corporate objectives; act as a steward of company resources; and a leader within the Annuity Distribution group
• Execute wholesaling functions in assigned geographic territories - Cultivate a successful business to attain activity and sales goals with top producers in the independent distribution channels
• Coordinate and execute a regional business plan with Internal Wholesalers - Act as key driver to your sales team supporting an assigned geographic territory. Adhere to required activity requirements aligning within territory management strategy
• Execute on specific activity expectations to maximize opportunities to grow advisor relationships and sales

Qualifications include:

BS/BA Degree

5+ years of experience required in annuity wholesale distribution.

Previous external sales management is preferred.

Proven track record of developing sales results in assigned territory. Experience in all channels of annuity distribution is optimal.

State Life and Health License and FINRA Series 6 and 63.

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Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

Protective’s targeted compensation for this position is $60,750k. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.

This position also includes cash compensation as a part of a sales incentive plan (SIP).