Assistant Vice President, Relationship Management – Life Insurance Distribution

Symetra • ,

56d • Hybrid

About The Position

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Life Insurance Distribution team as an Assistant Vice President, Relationship Management – Life Distribution! We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Assistant Vice President of Relationship Management to lead and evolve our third-party distribution relationships across the life insurance business. This leader will oversee a team of Relationship Managers and Associate Relationship Managers supporting the Brokerage General Agency (BGA), Independent Marketing Organization (IMO)/Network Marketing Organization (NMO) and Digital Transaction channels. The AVP will play a critical role in strengthening enterprise-level B2B partnerships, ensuring alignment with the broader sales strategy, and driving measurable value across distribution relationships. This position requires strong leadership, executive presence, and the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• College Degree or related work experience required
• 10+ years of experience in life insurance, with a strong focus on third-party distribution (BGA/IMO/NMO channels).
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of distribution dynamics, relationship management, and B2B partnership strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level, both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience developing and leveraging performance metrics.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Relationship Managers and Associate Relationship Managers.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented team culture aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure effective integration of the relationship management team across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations.
• Own and elevate strategic relationships at the IMO/NMO/DT executive level, positioning the company as a preferred partner.
• Oversee engagement strategies across BGA and IMO channels to drive growth, loyalty, and long-term value.
• Identify opportunities to deepen partnerships through tailored solutions, joint business planning, and strategic alignment.
• Partner closely with the VP of Life Sales to integrate and execute the company’s sales plan across distribution channels.
• Align relationship management initiatives with broader go-to-market strategies and growth priorities.
• Act as a key contributor to the division’s strategic direction, bringing market insights and relationship intelligence.
• Establish, refine, and manage Measures of Success (MOS)for distribution relationships.
• Drive adoption of data-driven frameworks to evaluate partner performance, profitability, and strategic value.
• Leverage insights to inform resource allocation, relationship prioritization, and business planning.
• Serve as a liaison between distribution partners and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
• Collaborate with Product, Underwriting, Marketing, and Operations to enhance partner experience and outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Company matching for community contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED