Senior Director of Development-Manhattan GO (93655)

New York Life • New York, NY

21h • $135,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 115 General Offices. These offices are operated by Agency management teams responsible for agent and management recruiting, development, and sales. Approximately half of our agents operate their businesses out of our General Offices, while the other half maintains independent office locations.
Our General Offices are divided into four Zones. In addition to our Zone offices, an Agency Home Office team responsible for strategy, finance, administration, standards, training, marketing and communications assists 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.
The compensation package for this role will consist of a base salary and sales incentive. Total compensation for this role will vary based on performance, however, is expected to be in the $250,000-$300,000 range (not guaranteed).
Role Overview:
Ensure the completion and proper implementation of the NYLIC University Blended Learning Curriculum and Critical Selling Skills its entirety.
Work with the Managing Partner to ensure the complete and proper implementation of the NYLIC U & Field Development 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.
Sales promotion. Assisting in communication to agents of General Office, Zone and Home Office promotions. Assisting agents with case preparation and in the field conducting Field Observation and Demonstration as well as assisting in presenting and closing sales. In addition, lead the implementation efforts of Field Development System, NYLIC U, and digital adoption with agents and managers in GO.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

Requirements

• Valid State Life and Health Licenses
• FINRA Registrations, Series 6, 63, 26
• Strong Knowledge of Sales Central and Marketing Central preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of the Life Product Line preferred
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Proficient and able to effectively facilitate NYLIC U Blended Learning and Critical Selling Skills
• Good skills in the proper use of the FDS system (PRP, IID, FOD)
• The ability to lead one-on-one agent development sessions with other members of the management team
• Case development skills to assist agents in making sales in Middle and Advanced Markets
• Hold the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Designation and at least one of the following: CASL, CLF, MSFS, MSM, or CFP
• Demonstrated the ability to assist in the development of another Development Manager through mentoring
• Demonstrated ability to work with Established Agents to improve their business

Responsibilities

• Ensure the completion and proper implementation of the NYLIC University Blended Learning Curriculum and Critical Selling Skills its entirety.
• Work with the Managing Partner to ensure the complete and proper implementation of the NYLIC U & Field Development 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.
• Sales promotion. Assisting in communication to agents of General Office, Zone and Home Office promotions. Assisting agents with case preparation and in the field conducting Field Observation and Demonstration as well as assisting in presenting and closing sales. In addition, lead the implementation efforts of Field Development System, NYLIC U, and digital adoption with agents and managers in GO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed