Agency Development Manager

Company Description

Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, provides financial protection benefits to America’s workers and their families. The company offers workplace benefits such as disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. Colonial Life supports over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers with benefit services, education, and innovative enrollment technology.

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Agency Development Manager located in the Shreveport-Bossier City Area. The Agency Development Manager will be responsible for recruiting and developing new agency partners, training and mentoring agents, developing sales strategies, and achieving assigned growth targets. Additionally, the role includes overseeing the implementation of sales initiatives and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Experience in recruiting and developing new agency partners
• Strong sales and business development skills
• Excellent training, mentoring, and leadership abilities
• Proficiency in developing and executing sales strategies
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly in employee benefits and financial protection
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus