Development Manager, Southern California GO

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. Location Designation: Fully Onsite This role supports the Southern California General Office (GO) and is responsible for agent and management recruiting, development, and sales. What You'll Do Drive, monitor and assist New Org Agent retention and production efforts. Properly implement NYLIC University’s Blended Learning Curriculum and Critical Selling Skills Systems. This includes notifying Agents of course deadlines and virtual session offerings as well as preparation for the facilitated delivery of Group Instruction and Drill (GID) sessions / Skill Builders. Understand NYLIC University Online. This includes system navigation for both Development Manager and Agent users, assigning scheduled offerings, assessment review and tracking and curriculum and regulated course reporting. Understand and remain current with NYL Central implementation. Assure Agents are aware of and continuously trained to leverage new system features and functionalities upon release (specific to Sales Central and Marketing Central at this time). Build partnerships with the General Office (GO) Field Management Team to assure the Field Development System (FDS) is implemented and executed effectively. This includes conducting and scheduling Field Observation and Demonstration (FOD) sessions with Agents (to assist with case preparation and the presenting/closing of sales), Agent Development Planning Meetings with the Field Management Team in addition to assisting Monthly and Annual Plan Meetings. Lead National Prospecting Week efforts at the GO level to assure Agent prospecting activities are scheduled, planned and executed accordingly. Channel, drive and promote sales initiatives and incentives with Agents, GO Field Management Teams and the Zone. Develop a solid knowledgebase of NYLIC products. Work with the Managing Partner to ensure the complete and proper implementation of the FDS 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. Effectively train agents to gather names through prospecting process of referrals, social media mining, networking, community events, and center of influence development. Effective with technology to enable training and assistance in virtual environment. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s Degree preferred Two-time Council qualifier with a solid Life Case Rate (specific to internal applicants) or Previous PF2 experience Valid State Life and Health Licenses FINRA Registrations- Series 6 & 63 Persuasive, Verbal and Written Communication Skills Performance Management Facilitating Groups Coaching Developing, Empowering and Influencing Others Providing Motivational assistance Goal, Impact and Result Oriented Adaptability and Flexibility Leading Change Problem Solving Planning and Strategizing Ability to mentor other DMs Demonstration of effective FOD and IDD Can lead one on one Development Conversations with Partners Pay Transparency Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: Yes Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Please note: This role requires FINRA licensed and/or FINRA Associated Person pre-hire fingerprinting. Job Requisition ID: 93688 #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Life