National Sales Distribution Manager

IA Remote – Des Moines, IA 50309, USA.

We are looking for a National Sales Distribution Manager to join our Health Division team. The National Sales Distribution Manager is responsible for executing the organization’s distribution of product information and strategies, including cultivating relationships, developing and facilitating trainings, growing the business, and driving sales with assigned distribution channel(s) and/or key accounts nationally.

• Serves as the primary contact for assigned relationships for Wellabe|Medico by raising the profile with Field Marketing Organizations and the agencies they service.
• Effectively strategize, cultivate, and manage external relationships.
• Develop retention and growth plans, analyze reports, execute sales plans with partners, and identify business opportunities and market trends to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
• Drive sales growth of assigned distribution.
• Ensure high-quality service and issue resolution to retain current clients.
• Provide training to distributors and cross‑functional teams in areas of sales techniques, release of new products and agent recruiting/retention activities.
• Ensure partners follow the organization’s policies and states laws along with ethical sales practices.
• Collaborate, mentor, and support team members by providing coaching, joint work, and educational opportunities.

Primary work is 60% travel between the months of January and September. Standard business hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5: p.m.; however some nights and weekends may be required as needed.

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, processes, and practices related to sales distribution including training, negotiation and sales techniques.
• Strong knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the selling of insurance products and services, including but not limited to privacy laws related to accessing, utilizing and disclosing individually identifiable information.
• Presentation skills and confident public speaking ability is a must.
• Being bilingual is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners, driving positive energy through influential leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional organizational and follow‑through skills with a high attention to detail.
• Must be a self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong active listener with the ability to show empathy.
• Ability to communicate with others in‑person, via video conferencing, electronically (including email), or by phone to exchange accurate information.
• Must be able to review, assess, and/or analyze data via computer and extensive reading.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or related. Combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in insurance sales preferred.
• Experience with senior market insurance products required, specifically Medicare Supplement, Short Term Care and Hospital Indemnity preferred.
• 401(k) with generous, full vested company match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off, holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paternal leave
• Legal insurance
• EAP

We believe each of us has potential to grow and adapt with our business. We take your career as seriously as you do. Helping you develop your skills and talents leads to opportunities — not only for you, but also for our company. That’s why we provide:

• Clifton Strengths® assessment and coaching
• On‑site and virtual workshops and cohorts featuring world‑class content from Franklin Covey, Crucial Learning, Gallup, and more
• Free world‑class insurance acumen courses through AHIP and LOMA
• Reimbursement and bonus opportunities for professional designations and certifications, including a tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities to take part in Wellabe's mentorship programs

Since 1929, Wellabe has been finding solutions to help our customers protect their health and financial well‑being. And we’re committed to fostering an internal culture of inclusivity, well‑being, and development so each of our team members can succeed. Learn more about Wellabe’s culture of betterment by visiting

Wellabe is full of smart, caring, hard‑working people with a broad range of talents who understand collaboration is key. We bring our best selves every day, to connect with others to solve problems, spark innovation, and bring ideas to life. Meet the team and learn what makes Wellabe a great place to work by visiting

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