American Enterprise Group

National Sales Distribution Manager

American Enterprise Group$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Des Moines, IA
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of insurance sales experience preferred.
  • Experience with senior market insurance products, especially Medicare Supplement.
  • Strong knowledge of sales distribution principles and strategies.
  • Advanced presentation skills and public speaking ability.
  • Bilingual candidates are highly valued.
  • Expertise in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for relationships with Field Marketing Organizations.
  • Cultivate and manage external partnerships strategically.
  • Develop and execute growth plans and sales strategies for key accounts.
  • Drive sales growth and identify business opportunities in assigned distribution.
  • Resolve client issues to ensure high-quality service and retention.
  • Provide training to distributors and cross-functional teams on sales techniques.
  • Mentor and support team members through coaching and educational opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model available.
  • 401(k) with generous full company match.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account to support wellness.
  • Paid paternal leave.
  • Legal insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Travel accident insurance.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a National Sales Distribution Manager to join our Health Division team. The National Sales Distribution Manager is responsible for executing the organization's distribution of product information and strategies, including cultivating relationships, developing and facilitating trainings, growing the business, and driving sales with assigned distribution channel(s) and/or key accounts nationally.
Essential functions
  • Serves as the primary contact for assigned relationships for Wellabe|Medico by raising the profile with Field Marketing Organizations and the agencies they service.
  • Effectively strategize, cultivate, and manage external relationships.
  • Develop retention and growth plans, analyze reports, execute sales plans with partners, and identify business opportunities and market trends to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
  • Drive sales growth of assigned distribution.
  • Ensure high-quality service and issue resolution to retain current clients.
  • Provide training to distributors and cross-functional teams in areas of sales techniques, release of new products and agent recruiting/retention activities.
  • Ensure partners follow the organizations policies and states laws along with ethical sales practices.
  • Collaborate, mentor, and support team members by providing coaching, joint work, and educational opportunities.
  • Primary work is 60% travel between the months of January and September.
    Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., however some nights and weekends may be required as needed.
Success Profile
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles, processes, and practices related to sales distribution including training, negotiation and sales techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the selling of insurance products and services, including but not limited to privacy laws related to accessing, utilizing and disclosing individually identifiable information.
  • Presentation skills and confident public speaking ability is a must.
  • Being bilingual is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners, driving positive energy through influential leadership.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong active listener with the ability to show empathy.
  • Ability to communicate with others in-person, via video conferencing, electronically (including email), or by phone to exchange accurate information.
  • Must be able to review, assess, and/or analyze data via computer and extensive reading.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or related. Combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years' experience in insurance sales preferred.
  • Experience with senior market insurance products required, specifically Medicare Supplement, Short Term Care and Hospital Indemnity preferred.
Benefits
  • Hybrid availability
  • 401(k) with generous, full vested company match
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off, holidays
  • Volunteer time off
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Paternal leave
  • Legal insurance
  • EAP
  • Travel accident insurance
Growth opportunities

We believe each of us has potential to grow and adapt with our business. We take your career as seriously as you do. Helping you develop your skills and talents leads to opportunities - not only for you, but also for our company. That's why we provide:
  • LinkedIn Learning Premium access
  • CliftonStrengths® assessment and coaching
  • On-site and virtual workshops and cohorts featuring world-class content from FranklinCovey, Crucial Learning, Gallup, and more
  • Free world-class insurance acumen courses through AHIP and LOMA
  • Reimbursement and bonus opportunities for professional designations and certifications, including a tuition reimbursement program
  • Opportunities to take part in Wellabe's mentorship programs

About American Enterprise Group

American Enterprise Group is an insurance company that provides life, health, and annuity products. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. American Enterprise Group operates through its subsidiaries, which include American Republic Insurance Company, Medico Insurance Company, and Great Western Insurance Company. The company's mission is to provide financial security and peace of mind to its customers through its insurance products.
Learn more about American Enterprise Group
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1903

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