[Hiring] Regional Sales Manager @Ameritas

Role Description

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking a Regional Manager for Group sales. You will be responsible and accountable for profitable and persistent sales results of Group Dental and Eye Care insurance and ASO contracts to grow blocks of business by area.

In this role, you will support the profitable growth of in force lives by a minimum of 15% per year through personal efforts and leadership of others in the assigned area. The growth is achieved through:

• Excellent sales leadership and improved persistency of business.
• Increased profits for the assigned block by a minimum of 15% per year.
• Working within assigned budget for all areas of responsibility.
• Coaching, mentoring, and development of staff to meet growth objectives.
• Working closely with the RVP to contribute tactically and strategically at corporate assigned planning meetings.

This position is remote (within MD, PA, DE or DC) and does not require regular in-office presence.

What you do:

• Build Sales Plan with activity to meet the assigned goals.
• Build actionable persistency plan and manage results with sales support, Underwriting, National Accounts and other areas of influence.
• Build plans to improve profit of state aggregate block.
• Build mentoring plan for staff to leverage investment in associates to build customer loyalty.
• Review top-line and bottom-line results quarterly and develop action plans for results improvement on sales, persistency, profit, UW results, and mentoring.
• Act as a liaison between the field and the Home Office, interacting at all levels within the companies utilizing effective leadership and people skills to meet goals established for sales and other departments.
• Develop and maintain good relations with local civic and professional organizations in developing and maintaining business and community relations.

Qualifications

• College Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of proven sales and industry experience.
• Creativity and superior problem-solving skills.
• Strong aptitude for sales, leadership and coaching, and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Business acumen, including budgets, expense management, and unit cost improvements.
• Industry designations are a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time – 8 hours per month.
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

Company Description

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider. Our purpose is fulfilling life, which means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges, flexible hybrid work options, and time for family and community.

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and 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.

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled. This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.