External Wholesaler- and Annuity

Remote USA Position-Ameritas HQ is Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Remote USA Position-Ameritas HQ is Lincoln , Nebraska , United States

Full-time

Ameritas is seeking an External Wholesaler-Life and Annuity who will enhance Ameritas' competitive position and increase sales production through effective implementation of sales strategies, and effective communication of product knowledge, sales ideas and concepts. This role is responsible for managing sales relationships with assigned partners to achieve sales and persistency goals. You will function as part of an overall tiered sales team, partnering with an RVP and an Internal Wholesaler.

The External Wholesaler is responsible for managing sales relationships with strategic partners to achieve sales and persistency goals through brokers for Ameritas products and services.

This position is remote (within the U.S.A.) and does not require regular in-office presence.

What you do:

• Designs and implements profitable and persistent sales strategies to achieve team objectives.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with external vendors.
• Oversees sales and special promotions to identify new sales opportunities.
• Stays current with changing trends, new products, and business needs of clients to ensure needs are met.
• Up and cross-sells ancillary products and services to new and in-force blocks of business.
• Develops and reviews short and long-term individual sales goals.
• Assists brokers with sales presentations and enrollments for new and existing business.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to process sold cases, implement new groups, and service clients.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• 4-7+ years of related experience in proven sales and industry experience required
• Strong aptitude for sales, leadership and coaching, and strategic thinking
• Series 6 or 7 AND Series 63 or 65 strongly preferred

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• Strengths Finder Program.

• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month.

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran…