What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Life Sales position at Brokers International, Ltd.?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an Experienced Vice President of Sales. The successful candidate will be responsible for actively recruiting individual producers, promoting and marketing our company's value adds, and educating agents on our carrier products and services. In addition, the Vice President of Sales will be expected to provide sales support to help attain company goals, utilizing effective sales and marketing techniques. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual looking to make an impact in the insurance industry while working for a dynamic and growing company.
Brokers International and our subsidiary organizations, Brokers Financial and Brokers International Mountain States work to empower financial professionals across the country with innovative solutions, support, technology, and marketing assistance so they can help more Americans effectively prepare for retirement. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work for one of the country’s largest and most experienced insurance marketing organizations, enabling you to positively impact thousands of financial professionals and their businesses.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Maintain a relationship with a key distribution group serving as the main point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for carrier promotions, questions and problems so that the information can be shared appropriately, and potential issues resolved or identified. This includes working with internal business partners (Compliance, Marketing, Accounting and Contracting.) Understand in detail the business model of the assigned key distribution group.
- Build and maintain relationships with key distribution groups to recruit new agents. Attend meetings/workshops to recruit and retain agents so that sales goals are attained.
- Handles outbound and inbound contacts to potential and existing agents and their staff by telephone and e-mail to provide sales support and case consultation to agents regarding potential sales opportunities. Understand in detail the business model of the assigned wholesaler, annuities and life insurance. Maintain and update agent information in the company database.
- Possess a strong knowledge and understanding of company products and creative ways to market these products to collaborate with and create case design for agents.
- Maintain contact with agents/staff through follow up on product quotes, materials sent to agents/staff, and thank you calls for business received. Identify and resolve any potential issues and work to resolve. Provide agent support and problem solving in all areas.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in the sales and marketing of Life and Annuities with a proven successful track record. Sales experience to financial advisors a plus.
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; or 5 years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced degrees or professional designations such as CFP, ChFC or CLU a plus. Iowa Insurance license required within 60 days.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Employee Benefits
Brokers International offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, retirement plan, Employee Ownership Program, employer paid short term disability, and more. We believe in a flexible work environment and have a hybrid work model for most positions. We also reward our employees’ hard work with profitability bonuses, a casual dress code, adjustable sit / stand desks, and free snacks, fruit and coffee. As an added bonus, we close every Friday at 3 p.m.
Our Culture
At Brokers International, our thriving, positive workplace culture helps drive our workforce and encourages overall employee wellbeing. We strive for an environment of inclusion while celebrating the individual creative differences embodied by all of our employees. If you want to be part of an innovative team dedicated to helping financial professionals build stronger businesses through tailored product sales, marketing, compliance and operational support, look no further.
About Integrity
Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products with a data and technology focus. We are an omnichannel insurtech company innovating insurance with a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can make the most of what life brings. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to making insurance simpler and more human, so everyone can plan for the good days ahead. Integrity’s 5,500 employees currently support over 420,000 independent agents who serve the needs of more than 2.2 million clients annually. For more information, visit www.integritymarketing.com.
To find out more about our benefits, Core Values, and culture, please click on the following link.
Please apply at: Career Opportunities – Brokers International, LLC. (biltd.com)