Regional Practice Lead

Aflac, Incorporated•Columbus, GA

2d•$125,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac. Worker Designation – This role is a remote role. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance. What does it take to be successful at Aflac? Acting with Integrity Communicating Effectively Pursuing Self-Development Serving Customers Supporting Change Supporting Organizational Goals Working with Diverse Populations What does it take to be successful in this role? Current knowledge of policies, practices, and internal departments. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internal/external business professionals, and clients. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities effectively to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality. Demonstrated ability to understand and implement company and client policies and procedures clearly and accurately. Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage multiple projects. Familiarity with sales operations and environments. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
Six to eight years of job-related experience.
Demonstrated record of accomplishment of overseeing positive business development that drives organizational revenue and growth
Strong leadership, interpersonal, entrepreneurial, management, and communication skills.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Current knowledge of policies, practices, and internal departments.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internal/external business professionals, and clients.
Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities effectively to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
Demonstrated ability to understand and implement company and client policies and procedures clearly and accurately.
Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage multiple projects.
Familiarity with sales operations and environments.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Leads the overall support of sales and recruiting strategies, with efforts to increase adoption and revenue, growth and stabilizing credibility and relationships, implementing stable acquisition and services processes, leveraging and enhancing distribution, and working closely with leadership to develop a customized package of products and services.
Responsible for partnering with Aflac’s sales teams to assist with growing sales, producers and distribution partners within assigned region; supports the development of new accounts and expanding existing accounts, including training and development of the sales teams to effectively position products in the market and assist with customer meetings as needed.
Develop new and innovative plans for the recruitment and retention of a sales force by collaborating with territory offices, sales distribution teams, and other key stakeholders to implement recruiting and sales strategies tailored to an assigned regional market aligned to overall company goals.
Works with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and resources; develops, writes and edits comprehensive RFP documents, ensuring clarity, completeness, and adherence to organizational standards; analyze the RFP process and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
Review and evaluate received proposals based on predefined criteria and assist in the selection of the most suitable suppliers.
Ensures processes comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and coordinates with legal/compliance teams for contract negotiations etc.
Provides regular activity reporting to leadership team to provide insight to the public sector and producer/supplier pipeline, as well as Aflac sales distribution adoption within assigned region.
Initiates, facilitates, manages and builds new and existing client and partner relationships.
Provides regular activity reporting to leadership team to help provide insight to the pipeline and Aflac sales distribution adoption within assigned region.
Supports continued growth and development of company-wide sales initiatives and business practice; provides feedback of competitive environment and beast practices within assigned region to ensure Aflac is positioned both from a sales, service, and offer standpoint to meet growth objectives.
Acts as a business leader in the recruitment, development, sales, and delivery of new solutions to new and existing clients; leads and supports contract negotiations with assigned region and client base.
Willingness to travel on assignment.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
an opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being