Associate Manager, Sales Desk

National Life Insurance Company•Montpelier, VT

4d•$59,625 - $87,450•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing a team of Internal Sales Associates on the National Life Group Sales Desk. The position includes a variety of functions including managing, training, and developing Internal Sales Associates. The candidate will work closely with the management team to meet defined goals. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Sales Desk and collaborate closely with the distribution management team. This individual will be coached and mentored by a Sr. Sales Desk Manager to help develop management and leadership skills, talent selection, and performing annual performance reviews. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3-5 years sales experience within Financial Services
Extensive knowledge of NLG’s systems, products, and distribution channels
Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce.com)
Superior written and oral communication skills required
Ability to manage and supervise high performing teams
The ability and desire to work in a challenging fast paced environment
Up to 10% travel required

Responsibilities

Day to day supervisor of Internal Sales Associates
Drive improved performance of the Saledesk team through coaching and feedback.
Mentor and train Internal Sales Associates on the sales call process, NLG products, NLG systems and agency knowledge
Conduct regular performance reviews and quality audits
Meet KPI goals
Completes assigned projects to enhance the Sales Desk effectiveness
Travel when necessary for training and relationship building
Perform other duties as required