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Job type full-time
Full job description
About us
Bestow is the leading digital platform for life insuranceAs both a direct-to-consumer destination and an infrastructure provider, bestow is on a mission to make life insurance accessible to millions of underserved families.
We ideate fast, embrace change, and take risksAs a rapidly growing tech startup, we look for the best talent out there and try to stay out of their wayFrom scaling our business model to expanding our offerings, the day-to-day at bestow offers endless professional growth opportunitiesThe people who succeed here look for problems and solutionsThey are both passionate about their ideas and open to having their mind changed.
In the end, we value the same things our customers do: familySo we strive for work-life balance and believe happy employees make for better experiences and happier customersIt’s a model that helped us land the #2 spot on forbes’ best startup employers 2021 listBoom!
We’re looking for a highly-driven, experienced regional wholesaler to support our growing advisor channelBestow is building a dynamic team of wholesalers to drive the sale of life insurance and other product solutions to third party distributorsIn this role you will partner with assigned internal wholesalers to build and grow relationships with distributors to support independent insurance advisors, national broker/dealers and related partnersYou will be responsible for territory production, penetration rates and diversity of products sold through third-party distributors.
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This position will require travel around the midwest region of the u.sUp to 75% of the time, with remote work the rest of the time.*
About the role
Develop and maintain a growing level of life production through the execution of a detailed business plan including training, motivating, and developing successful working relationships with specified financial institutions, independent brokerage organizations, and related partners.
Support and advocate for corporate objectives; act as a steward of company resources and a leader within the advisor channel distribution team.
Coordinate and execute a regional business plan with internal wholesalers and record activity requirements aligning within territory management strategyExecute on specific activity expectations to maximize opportunities to grow advisor relationships and sales.
Proactively partner with internal wholesalers and other business partners to develop/grow life insurance sales and achieve assigned goalsDevelop effective business sales plans and determine actions to deliver them.
Master and effectively utilize reporting tools, crm and other identified systems/tools.
Act as a liaison on behalf of sales for the advisor and other sales entities that do business with us informing them of ongoing products and communications.
Work with supporting/processing areas/operations to address issues that would impact businessCommunicate partner challenges and suggestions for improvement in a timely manner, being respectful of procedures and competing business priorities.
About you
5+ years of experience in life wholesale distribution
Proven track record of developing sales results in assigned territory
Experience in all channels of life insurance distribution is optimal
You are proficient with google apps, zoom, and online chat/communication tools
You love working in a dynamic, fast-changing environment that involves constant cross-team interaction and communication
Highly organized and you pay close attention to detail
Bs/ba degree
Bonus points
Previous external sales management experience
What we can offer
Competitive salary, bonus & stock options
Open pto plan
100% paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Generous equity grant based on level
Flexible work-from-home policy and open to remote
We value diversity at bestowWe hire, recruit, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable lawWe understand the importance of creating a safe and comfortable work environment and encourage individualism and authenticity in every member of our team.
Bestow does not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
