Agency Development Manager

Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, specializes in offering financial protection benefits to workers and their families during unexpected situations. The company provides a wide range of workplace benefits, including disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. With innovative benefit solutions, education, and enrollment technology, Colonial Life supports over 87,000 businesses and serves 4 million workers nationwide.

In 2022, the company paid over $700 million in benefits to its policyholders, showcasing its commitment to financial security and support for its clients.

Role Description

This is a full‑time role for an Agency Development Manager located on‑site in North Little Rock, AR. In this role, the Agency Development Manager will oversee recruitment and development of new sales representatives and managers, deliver training to enhance productivity, and provide ongoing support and mentorship for team success. The role includes goal setting and monitoring team performance while fostering long‑term relationships with business clients to provide tailored solutions that promote financial protection for their employees.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, team management, and mentorship skills
• Experience in recruitment, talent development, and team building
• Knowledge of sales strategies, business development, and relationship‑building
• Proven ability to meet goals, drive performance, and analyze results
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with CRM tools, reporting, and administrative processes
• Ability to work on‑site and travel within the assigned territory as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or a similar industry is a plus