Job DescriptionThis position manages the teams responsible for directing, developing, and implementing the education, training, and development of Ameritas sales associates. The incumbent will be a lead contributor in relation to collecting industry and customer intelligence for sales leadership. This person will help create a vision for recruiting and retaining our agency and advisor distribution, and execute towards achieving that vision.
This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.
What you do:- Build and cultivate internal and external relationships to promote and grow the business.
- Collaborate with business leaders to build proactive educational agency support programs, resources, and campaigns.
- Build and execute agency training and communications strategies in partnership with distribution leaders.
- Lead and direct necessary resources for classroom training.
- Direct and influence associate and business resources to achieve business results.
- Build strategies around the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Be accountable for business plans while focusing on results and measurements which may include negotiating, contract signing, and other duties as an officer of the company.
- Act as an enterprise contributor by partnering with leaders throughout the organization on cross-division initiatives.
- Develop and manages the unit's budgets and expenses to annual plan targets.
- Actively participate in company-sponsored management and leadership development to prepare for changes in responsibilities in a changing environment.
What you bring:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 7-10 years of related insurance or financial services industry product distribution experience required.
- Field or salesforce education experience is desired.
- Sales experience desired.
- Practice management experience is desired.
- Leadership, management, or supervisory experience desired.
What we offer:Ameritas Benefits
For your money:• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
For your time:• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
For your health and well-being:• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
For your professional growth:• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
For your community:• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month.
For your family:• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.
Application DeadlineThis 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.
