Development Manager - El Paso GO

New York Life Insurance•El Paso, TX

5d•$60,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others. You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly. Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs. Our Agency distribution system is the cornerstone of New York Life, where dedicated individuals like you connect with clients and build lifelong relationships. As part of a General Office team, you'll equip agents with the tools and training they need to thrive. Your work helps foster financial security for countless individuals, shaping their futures and contributing to the growth of the business. Business / Role Overview: New York Life’s primary distribution channel is the career Agency sales force of more than 12,000 agents, operating in virtually every major city in the United States. Every agent is affiliated with one of our General Offices. These offices are operated by Agency management teams responsible for agent and management recruiting, development, and sales. Some agents operate their businesses out of our General Offices, while others maintain independent office locations. Our General Offices are divided up among four Zones. In addition to our Zone offices, an Agency Home Office team responsible for strategy, finance, administration, standards, training, marketing and communications supports our agents and field managers. The Agency operation also comprises teams charged with growing our business in key market segments, including the middle-income market, the advanced (high-net-worth) market and select cultural markets. Agents sell individual life insurance, individual annuities, and long-term care insurance products, as well as mutual funds. This position will support the El Paso GO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Two-time Council qualifier with a solid Life Case Rate (specific to internal applicants) or Previous PF2 experience
Valid State Life and Health Licenses
FINRA Registrations- Series 6 & 63
Persuasive, Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Performance Management
Facilitating Groups
Coaching
Developing, Empowering and Influencing Others
Providing Motivational Support
Goal, Impact and Result Oriented
Adaptability and Flexibility
Leading Change
Problem Solving
Planning and Strategizing
Ability to mentor other DMs
Demonstration of effective FOD and IDD
Can lead one on one Development Conversations with Partners

Responsibilities

Drive, monitor and support New Org Agent retention and production efforts.
Properly implement NYLIC University’s Blended Learning Curriculum and Critical Selling Skills Systems. This includes notifying Agents of course deadlines and virtual session offerings as well as preparation for the facilitated delivery of Group Instruction and Drill (GID) sessions / Skill Builders.
Understand NYLIC University Online. This includes system navigation for both Development Manager and Agent users, assigning scheduled offerings, assessment review and tracking and curriculum and regulated course reporting.
Understand and remain current with NYL Central implementation. Assure Agents are aware of and continuously trained to leverage new system features and functionalities upon release (specific to Sales Central and Marketing Central at this time).
Build partnerships with the General Office (GO) Field Management Team to assure the Field Development System (FDS) is implemented and executed effectively. This includes conducting and scheduling Field Observation and Demonstration (FOD) sessions with Agents (to assist with case preparation and the presenting/closing of sales), Agent Development Planning Meetings with the Field Management Team in addition to supporting Monthly and Annual Plan Meetings.
Lead National Prospecting Week efforts at the GO level to assure Agent prospecting activities are scheduled, planned and executed accordingly.
Channel, drive and promote sales initiatives and incentives with Agents, GO Field Management Teams and the Zone.
Develop a solid knowledge-base of NYLIC products.
Work with the Managing Partner to ensure the complete and proper implementation of the FDS system in the General Office. This includes conducting Performance Review and Planning sessions with agents, conducting Agent Development Planning meetings with Partners and Managing Partners, assisting with Monthly Planning Meetings, and Annual Planning meetings.
Effectively train agents to gather names through prospecting process of referrals, social media mining, networking, community events, and center of influence development.
Effective with technology to enable training and support in virtual environment.

Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.
Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

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