Regional Vice President (Annuities) - Remote in LA / MS / AL

TruStage•Jackson, MS

4d•$58,700 - $97,900•Remote

About The Position

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future. Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition Job Purpose: This position will direct the sales activities for our Company manufactured Annuity products (MEMBERS® Annuities) within an assigned geographic territory. The objective of this role is annuity deposit growth (AUM), a principal Company objective. This position leads the sales activities and efforts of F2F distribution through registered representatives in the independent broker dealer (IBD) and bank/credit union channels. This is a focused, business-building position. Success is accomplished through developing and expanding advisor relationships, providing outstanding investment sales training & assistance and executing product sales programs and strategies. Consultant – provides advice with regards to strategy, management and operations as well as the structure of a business. They analyze and identify problems, research and collect data, prepare business proposals, manage projects and programs. They recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization. Consults with client to ascertain, define need or problem area plus determine scope of investigation required to obtain solution. Consultants analyze data to define solution and examine alternate methods as well.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing or 4+ years of equivalent work experience.
3-5+ years of prior investment products wholesaling experience (preferred).
Retail F2F experience selling similar investment products in an institutional setting.
FINRA Securities Industry Essentials Examination, Series 6 and 63 licenses required.
Life, and Variable Licenses required.
Demonstrated sales & marketing knowledge of annuities, variable products, investment solutions and their appropriate applications within the context of a needs-based sales process.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exercise sound judgment and solid decision making for allocating company resources for business development
Strong territory management and organizational skills.
Highly motivated to work independently and under pressure.
Willingness and ability to travel 75 - 95% of the time over a large geographic territory.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships in the independent broker dealer (IBD) space is preferred
Industry designations preferred (CPA, CFA, ChFC, CLU, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop new business and maintain existing business relationships by conducting proactive sales activities.
Provide current producing advisers with up-to-date information on TruStage Annuities products and timely business building sales ideas.
Reach out to prospective advisers within designated territory to grow TruStage Annuities deposits and market share.
Manage a business in partnership with a remote virtual Regional Sales Associate (RSA) and internal sales desk.
Participate in our Company and independent broker dealer meetings, conferences and events.
Stay current on all TruStage Annuities products, as well as economic and market conditions pertinent to the sales of annuity and investment products.
Assist representatives in developing higher levels of investment knowledge, communication & sales capabilities and business promotion through F2F meetings, webinars, and outbound calls.
Support advisor sales efforts by helping conduct client seminars and individual sales presentations (point-of-sale).
Manage resources provided by our Company including the territory marketing and T&E budget.