[Hiring] Regional Vice President @Protective

Role Description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Reporting directly to the Divisional Sales Director, the Regional Vice President (VP) is responsible for providing external wholesaling support to a select group of distributors, with a primary focus on the wire house and Independent Broker Dealer market. The Regional VP will be held accountable for achieving aggressive premium growth targets within their designated territory. Additionally, this role entails comprehensive management of all aspects of the carrier and distributor relationship, including:

• Sales
• Marketing
• Pending case advocacy
• Other related responsibilities

The position requires substantial overnight travel, with a minimum expectation of 50%, and significant virtual engagement with distributors. This position is responsible for managing specific accounts across the following states:

• Alabama (AL)
• Arkansas (AR)
• Florida (FL)
• Louisiana (LA)
• Mississippi (MS)
• Puerto Rico (PR)
• Texas (TX)

Candidate must live in the territory.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior sales abilities and strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Three to five years of internal or external life insurance wholesaling experience at the carrier level, preferably within a broker dealer or wire house environment. Successful point-of-sale experience is highly desirable.
• Extensive understanding of life insurance products, associated sales concepts, and case design.
• Sound technical literacy, including a basic understanding of illustration software, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is considered a plus.
• FINRA Series 6 or 7 and state life and health licenses are required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Requirements

• CLU, ChFC, or CFP professional designations are highly desired.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package, including a base salary and an excellent corporate benefits package.
• Competitive incentive compensation plan.
• Cash compensation as part of a sales incentive plan (SIP).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health benefits and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day).
• Contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching.
• ProHealth Rewards platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Company Description

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected] . This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.