Sales Vice President

Securian Financial • Saint Paul, MN

395d • $60,000 - $115,000

About The Position

As a Sales Vice President at Securian Financial, you will play a crucial role in the Affinity Solutions Division, focusing on expanding the Financial Institution business. This high-profile position involves driving new sales results, managing relationships with distribution partners, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve business growth through a comprehensive suite of financial products and services.

Requirements

• 3+ years of sales experience focused on driving new sales and meeting sales goals.
• Ability to travel independently, with travel ranging from 60% to 75%.
• Strong initiative and leadership in building relationships, identifying issues, and working proactively to meet client and business needs.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated independence and ability to work in a team environment to facilitate the use of Home Office resources to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for daily job functions and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Affinity Solutions sales efforts with a defined group of distribution partners in the financial institution market by establishing and executing effective growth and distribution business plans.
• Develop strong relationships with existing distribution partners by helping them build their business through value-added sales strategies.
• Identify target prospects and work with distribution partners to successfully solicit new Securian business.
• Conduct frequent sales activities such as client needs analysis, Securian overview, product briefings, and product training for existing and prospective distribution partners.
• Collaborate with internal Securian associates to articulate client and distributor needs and direct the effective and timely completion of Securian product proposals and marketing plans.
• Conduct joint sales presentations with distribution partners.
• Serve as Securian product and service expert, supporting distributor client sales.
• Work closely with internal sales support resources to promote the Securian brand message and support the development of consistent and effective sales promotion materials.
• Assist marketing and product development in identifying customer, client, and distributor needs.
• Manage travel and expense budgets effectively.

Benefits

• Caregiver leave
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Matching gift program
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Pension plan
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed