What are the responsibilities and job description for the RVP- Independent Distribution position at AMERITAS?
This position is remote and does not require regular in-office presence.
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
This position is the relationship manager/wholesaler of fixed Ameritas Life, Disability and Annuity products within the Independent Distribution Channel focused on Insurance Marketing Organizations and Brokerage General Agencies. Activities include developing and implementing sales strategies, identifying potential distribution partners, managing existing relationships, and providing training and product/service support.
What you do
- Recruits and maintains new/current relationships with partners and assigned relationships/offices to manage production
- Develops a strategic plan for the region and monitors key metrics to ensure progress toward goals.
- Collaborates with peers and stakeholder areas to ensure we are providing the right tools and resources to foster the greatest return on investment. This includes field training on selling skills, selling systems/tools, product information, needs analysis and assessment, marketing, compliance and technology.
- Facilitates the due diligence review of organizations that are pursuing a relationship with Ameritas.
- Ensures effective onboarding for new relationships; mentors and coaches less experienced team members and delivers impactful training.
- Gathers and documents competitive intelligence and industry insights and making appropriate adjustments to divisional strategy where applicable.
- Plans and manages the deployment of resources to maximize territory sales while being responsible for budgeting and expenses.
- Identifies and resolves complex problems for both internal and external parties.
What you bring
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
- 4-7 years Insurance experience with emphasis on sales or marketing. required
- 4-7 years Relationship or Account Manager to IMOs/IBDs/Strategic experience. required
What We Offer
- Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
- Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
- We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
- A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you’d expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
- Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training and career development opportunities.
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. Salary range $246,000-738,000.
Salary : $246,000 - $0
