Overview: 

This position works as the Sales liaison for core sales projects providing sales expertise on strategy, training, communication, and implementation. This position is responsible for positively impacting sales results and agent retention through training, coaching, and effective assimilation of new sales agents and leaders. 

Key Accountabilities:

Lead a team of Agency Education and Development Specialists responsible for the assessment of new initiatives and the development of education strategies, content, and communications. Actively support new and inflight initiatives with the development of education strategies, content, and communications. Manage, represent, and prioritize the portfolio of education development initiatives Ensure FDMs are properly conducting and executing sales education for new and inflight initiatives and programs. Act as the liaison to all departments providing Sales perspective, expertise, and coordination. Collaborate with Corporate Communications on information to be shared with the Sales force. Coordinate Full Market Meeting content and communication. Facilitate training for new products, process changes and compliance related topics as needed.

Qualifications:

10+ years’ experience related to L&D, sales development, sales/business development, small business. management/ownership. 3+ years in a senior level role.  Insurance experience is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree. Excellent facilitation skills (this is one we can test for with a teach back) Experience with curriculum/content building. Experience conducting needs analysis. Ability to travel 15%. Knowledge of current L&D practices and tools, participation in external professional organization(s).

 

Competencies/Abilities:

Highly self-motivated, results-oriented with strong skills in presenting, communicating, organizing, multi-tasking, and time management Smart, creative, and independent thinker with great attention to detail Highly professional with executive presence Ability to synthesize key business drivers and write business plans  Excellent writing and communication skills Ability to effectively coach and mentor at a senior level:  trusted, develops relationships, viewed as highly competent in our business model/business essentials, displays patience, and empathy, demonstrates the ability to coach to success Tech savvy, proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint