Regional Sales Director - Life Insurance

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • 5+ years of experience in life insurance wholesale distribution
  • FINRA Series 6 at time of application
  • FINRA Series 63 at time of application or must obtain within 6 months
  • State Life and Health license at time of application
  • Ability to travel 25-50%
  • Must reside in Pacific, Central, Mountain regions

Responsibilities

  • Partner with advisors to deliver tailored life insurance solutions
  • Present effectively in one-on-one and group settings
  • Build and sustain strong sales relationships through proactive outreach
  • Execute targeted activity plans to drive new opportunities
  • Provide regular updates to sales leadership on territory activity
  • Monitor territory performance for alignment with business objectives
  • Manage travel and expenses to maximize field time

Benefits

  • Clear areas of ownership and accountability connected to outcomes
  • Collaborative environment welcoming diverse perspectives
  • Access to learning and development opportunities
  • Employee-led communities fostering connection and inclusion
  • Culture grounded in integrity and responsibility
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

In this role, you'll be on the front lines of driving sales by building strong partnerships with advisors, General Agents, and MMFA Brokerage teams. You'll serve as a trusted expert and strategic partner-helping advisors bring meaningful life insurance solutions to their clients. You won't be doing this alone: you'll work closely with a dedicated Internal Wholesaler, forming a high-impact team focused on delivering results.

If you thrive on building relationships, influencing outcomes, and making a measurable impact, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a highly respected brand.

The Team

We are passionate about helping advisors succeed-and that success starts with collaboration. Our team partners closely with MMFA firms, advisors, brokerage leaders, and management teams to deliver thoughtful guidance, deep expertise, and tailored solutions that meet clients' evolving needs.

By collaborating with credentialed and experienced experts across the organization, we empower advisors to expand, diversify, and elevate their practices-while helping individuals and families plan for a more secure financial future.

The Impact

As a Life Regional Sales Consultant, you will make a direct and visible impact by:
  • Partnering with advisors to deliver tailored life insurance solutions that meet client goals, supported by clear, compelling product insights and real-world examples
  • Presenting confidently and effectively in both one-on-one and group settings-virtually and in person
  • Building and sustaining strong sales relationships across your assigned territory through proactive outreach, ongoing profiling, and strategic account management
  • Executing targeted activity plans that drive new opportunities and grow sales
  • Providing regular, thoughtful updates to sales leadership on territory activity and results
  • Monitoring territory performance to ensure alignment with broader business objectives
  • Managing travel and expenses effectively while maximizing your time in the field


Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma
  • 5+ years of experience in life insurance wholesale distribution
  • FINRA Series 6 at time of application
  • FINRA Series 63 at time of application or must obtain within 6 months
  • State Life and Health license at time of application
  • Ability to travel 25-50%
  • Must reside in Pacific, Central, Mountain

Ideal Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Industry Designations - CLU, ChFC, and/or CFP
  • 2+ years of experience in an external wholesaling position
  • Proven track record of success with career and brokers and in achieving territory sales objectives
  • Demonstrated sales and presentation skills including strong negotiation skills
  • Success in building and maintaining strong relationships with centers of influence
  • Excellent knowledge of current life insurance products and industry
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, team-oriented, organizational skills
  • Proven track record of developing sales results in assigned territory
  • Experience in all channels of life insurance distribution is optimal

Compensation: $62K-$70K base range plus sales-based incentive opportunity resulting in a total target compensation package of $185 - $256K.

What You Can Expect at MassMutual

MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
  • Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
  • A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
  • Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
  • Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
  • A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship-supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset


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