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Job Title: Sales Manager - Independent Distribution Network (New York)
Job Location: NY: New York City
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-06

Company Name: Mutual of Omaha
Contact: Recruiter
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a solid, family-oriented company that's reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. We are a full-service, multi-line provider of insurance and financial services products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. We are committed to providing outstanding service to our policyholders. Our commitment to customer service is the cornerstone of our vision and values.%%0A %%0A Mutual of Omaha is seeking a sales professional to join our Independent Distribution Network/Brokerage team at our office in the Long Island area. The individual that fills this role will join a company with a nearly 100 year tradition of excellence and will have the following accountabilities: %%0A%%0A * %%0A Promotes and maintains positive relationships with brokerage distribution agencies. Identifies and effectively resolves relationship/channel challenges that arise within the brokerage distribution arrangements or across various home office divisions.%%0A%%0A * %%0A Ability to bring distribution/marketers to Mutual of Omaha/Companion.%%0A%%0A * %%0A Develops, negotiates, implements and documents marketing and activity action plans for brokerage distribution relationships to impact business results.%%0A%%0A * %%0A Defines objectives and agendas for travel plans which tie into client's business plan. Provides analysis and trip summary report on results of visits. Manages & reports on allocated budget for travel and entertainment expenses.%%0A%%0A * %%0A Monitors business plans and activities to ensure sales objectives are achieved. Implements action to impact business results when objectives are not achieved.%%0A%%0A * %%0A Directs and coordinates the training activities and product sales seminars for brokerage distribution hierarchy (clients).%%0A%%0A * %%0A Coordinates sales efforts within multiple home office functions including Actuarial, Information Services, Customer Service Division & Law Division to ensure commitments made in the brokerage distribution arrangements are delivered. Coordinates marketing and service activities to ensure appropriate material and support functions are developed effectively for distribution.%%0A%%0A * %%0A Provides input regarding strategic direction and position of brokerage distribution arrangements making recommendations for modifications as marketplace demands shift.%%0A%%0A * %%0A Remains current on industry shifts or changes related to product, compliance & carriers. Effectively documents and communicates necessary modifications to the appropriate home office areas to effect change.%%0A%%0A This job requires a background that demonstrates the following minimum knowledge, skills, talents and traits:·%%0A%%0A * Insurance license a plus %%0A * Proven experience with universal life, term, and annuity product lines%%0A * Insurance industry designations preferred%%0A * Proven sales success and thorough experience in the life, health and annuity insurance industry%%0A * Thorough understanding of and proven experience with various brokerage distribution channels%%0A * Thorough understanding of the New York brokerage marketplace%%0A * Strong interpersonal, negotiation, persuasion, presentation & training skills%%0A * Ability to transform information into action plans%%0A * Ability to travel approximately 50%% of the work period%%0A * This position will require a pre employment credit check.%%0A * %%0A Mutual of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer%%0A%%0A

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