Divisional Vice President, Retirement - West Region - Bank/Wire Channel

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If you experience something different than what we outline in our process or would like to report suspicious activity, please contact us.- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match## Job DescriptionSymetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Retirement Sales team as a**Divisional Sales Manager**, aligned to the Bank and Wirehouse distribution channel!**About the role**As the Divisional Vice President, you will provide daily leadership and sales coaching to approximately 12 Symetra Regional Vice Presidents, including frequent field visits and continued performance and skill assessment. You will report directly to and partner with the Channel Vice President. You will ensure that wholesaling teams are working efficiently while providing training and sales coaching.**What you will do*** Manage sales activities and provide leadership, training, and guidance to the external wholesaling team* Develop and implement strategic sales plans to accomplish product sales goals* Partner with product and channel marketing to assist with product positioning and training for new product launches/enhancements* Lead/facilitate wholesaling and team meetings* Ensure organizational compliance requirements are fulfilled; monitor compliance issues against state and federal regulations* Represent Symetra at national, regional and industry-related meetings and conferences**Why work at Symetra**"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." *Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development*"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences." *Darrell J. - Actuary III*"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions." *Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst***What we offer you**We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.* Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements* Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%* Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays* Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching**Compensation****Base Salary**: $175,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for incentive compensation**Who you are*** High school diploma required* Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry work experience required* At least 5 years industry experience including external annuity wholesaling experience* Experience within the Bank and Wirehouse distribution channels required* Currently holding FINRA Series 6, 26 and Life Insurance License* Strong sales, presentation and communication skills* Ability to teach and deliver sales ideas**We empower inclusion**At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.**Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom**Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.For more information about our careers visit:**Work Authorization**Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.**Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:**As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:* Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."* Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.* Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.**Identity Verification**Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:* Disqualification from the recruitment process* Withdrawal of a job offer* Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered### Popular Skills of Previous Hires* Business Development* Relationship Building* Regional Sales* Hiring* Marketing### Years of Experience of previous hires<2 - 0%0.000002-4 - 0%0.000004-8 - 25%1.000008+ - 75%3.00000Regional Sales Executive, Workforce Benefits - Oregon, IdahoUSA and 2 moreRETS RetiremenRegional Sales Executive - Washington D.C., Maryland, VirginiaUSABEN BenefitsAssociate Implementation Manager - RemoteUSA and 2 moreBEN BenefitsRemote## Perks and Benefits### Paid Time Away### Benefits### 401k### Remote WorkAlmost all our jobs have the option to work from home### Company MatchingGive back to your community and double your impact #J-18808-Ljbffr Symetra Financial Corporation