Sales Manager (Brokerage Life) - Remote

Location: Remote
Work Type: Full Time Regular
Job No: 503295
Categories: Sales, Leadership
Application Closes: Open Until Filled

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: $75,000 - $95,000, plus annual bonus opportunity, and commission. 
  • Benefits and Perks, 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
  • Regular associates working 40 hours a week can earn up to 15 days of vacation each year.
  • Regular associates receive 11 paid holidays in 2024, which includes 2 floating holidays that are added to your prorated personal time to be used at your discretion.
  • Regular associates are provided sick leave through the use of personal time. Associates working 40 hours a week can receive up to 40 hours of personal time in 2024, which is prorated based on the start date. Additionally you will receive two floating holidays in 2024 by way of personal time that may be used at your discretion.
  • 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, health, and annuity 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%.
  • 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.

PREFERRED:

  • Insurance industry designations preferred

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! 

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

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