Sales Manager (Brokerage Life)

Mutual of Omaha; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to enhance brokerage relationships and drive business results. This role involves strategic marketing, extensive travel, and collaboration across divisions to meet sales objectives. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, a proven track record in the financial sector, and a commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Extensive travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales and client servicing in the financial industry.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a focus on training.

Responsibilities

• Promote relationships with brokerage agencies and resolve challenges.
• Develop marketing plans and coordinate sales efforts across divisions.

Skills

Sales Experience

Client Servicing

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Training Skills

Education

Insurance Industry Designations

Job description

Join our team as a Sales Manager and take your career to the next level! We are seeking a results-driven professional to promote and maintain positive relationships with brokerage distribution agencies. You'll develop, negotiate, implement, and document strategic marketing activity and action plans to impact business results. Coordinate sales efforts across multiple divisions, stay ahead of industry shifts, and ensure our sales objectives are met. Your strong interpersonal and negotiation skills will be key to driving success. If you're ready to make a significant impact and enjoy extensive travel opportunities, apply today!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Estimated Salary: Minimum: $69,200 - $95,000 plus commission. 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match. Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details. Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Relationship Management: Promote and maintain positive relationships with brokerage distribution agencies, identifying and resolving challenges within brokerage arrangements or across home office divisions. Marketing and Action Plans: Develop, negotiate, implement, and document marketing and activity action plans for brokerage distribution relationships to drive business results. Define travel objectives and agendas, provide analysis and trip summaries, and manage the budget for travel and entertainment expenses. Sales Coordination: Coordinate sales efforts across multiple home office functions, including Actuarial, Information Services, Customer Service, and Law Divisions, ensuring commitments in brokerage arrangements are met. Coordinate marketing and service activities to develop effective distribution support materials. Training and Development: Direct and coordinate training activities and product sales seminars for brokerage distribution hierarchy. Monitor business plans and activities to ensure sales objectives are achieved, implementing actions to improve results when necessary. Strategic Input and Industry Awareness: Provide strategic input regarding brokerage distribution arrangements, recommending modifications as market demands shift. Stay current on industry changes related to products, compliance, and carriers, documenting and communicating necessary adjustments to home office areas.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 5+ years of sales and client servicing experience within the financial industry, with proven success in the life and health insurance sectors. Thorough understanding of and proven experience with various brokerage distribution channels. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, persuasion, presentation, and training skills, with the ability to transform information into actionable plans. Ability to teach or foster development in others and ensure compliance in a fair and equitable manner. Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%. This role requires frequent travel across the Midwest region. To support efficient travel and client engagement, we strongly prefer candidates who currently reside within the Midwest. You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do. Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED: Insurance industry designations preferred

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