Regional Sales Director, Annuities

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Regional Sales Director, Annuities, you will play a critical role in driving annuity sales growth and deepening advisor engagement across a designated territory. Working closely with a Regional Vice President, you will influence business outcomes through consultative sales strategies, relationship management, and deep product expertise. This role offers visibility, impact, and opportunities to shape advisor success while helping clients pursue their financial goals. You will join a high-performing team focused on growth, partnership, and delivering exceptional value to advisors.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, including financial services, financial sales, or financial wholesaling experience; 3+ years of industry experience is preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Active Series 6 or Series 7 license required
Active Series 63 or Series 66 registration required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Life and Health insurance licenses required
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Nice To Haves

Professional designations such as Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLU), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC), or Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS) are preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of annuity products, advisor distribution channels, consultative sales practices, and territory management
Strong communication, presentation, influencing, relationship-building, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities

Drive annuity sales growth by developing, maintaining, and expanding relationships with new and existing financial advisors using a consultative sales approach.
Partner with the Regional Vice President to create territory business plans, manage advisor engagement strategies, and achieve regional sales objectives.
Conduct proactive outbound sales calls, convert inbound inquiries into sales opportunities, and participate in virtual and in-person advisor meetings and presentations.
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, distribution partners, and external business partners to support business growth.
Demonstrate expertise in the RiverSource annuity product portfolio and position solutions that address advisor and client needs.
Leverage customer relationship management tools, proprietary systems, business intelligence, and sales reports to identify opportunities and enhance territory performance.
Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, and regulatory changes, communicating insights to advisors and business partners.
Manage workload priorities, maintain compliance requirements, and travel as needed to support territory sales activities and advisor events.