Hybrid Wholesaler - Annuity Brokerage

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
** This role will be required to work four days per week out of our Grandview location.
** This is a G.99 band role.#LI-COLE
** Job Description Summary
** Do you enjoy connecting with people to promote products that can improve the financial wellbeing of customers? If you can form lasting relationships, solve challenges with outstanding service and develop and share expertise about financial products and services, we want to know more about you!
As a Hybrid Wholesaler, you'll market annuity service products through various financial institutions and financial professionals including banks, wire houses, independent broker dealers, and Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).
****** Job Description
******** Key Responsibilities**:
* Identifies and connects with prospective financial advisors to promote annuity products and services. Maintains relationships with existing advisors to strengthen relationships.
* Consults with advisors by analyzing financial services products to determine the best solutions for their business and clients. Finds opportunities where annuity products make sense and educates the advisor through webinars and primarily virtual meetings on how to incorporate these opportunities into their clients' portfolios. Evaluates and recommends solutions to marketing strategy and product questions.
* Utilizes internal and external sales and marketing technology and databases to acquire, grow, and retain a group of producers within assigned territory.
* Develops and executes business plans to improve productivity and ensure company objectives are met. Creates and maintains accurate data in building advisor profiles.
* Acts as a liaison with corporate/home office sales and operations teams.
* Provides sales management with weekly updates on sales activity within the assigned territory.
* Provides coaching, mentorship, and development advice to less experienced members of the team. Partners with other wholesalers to cross-sell when appropriate and build a  one team  experience for advisors.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
** Reporting Relationships**:
Reports to Sales Manager or Director
** Typical Skills and Experiences**:
** Education**:
Undergraduate studies in business, sales, finance, marketing, or communications preferred.
** License/Certification/Designation:
** FINRA Series 6 or 7, Series 63, and State Life/Annuity Insurance Agent licenses required. CLU, ChFC, FLMI, CFP, ASPPA designations preferred.
** Experience**: 3 or more years sales experience in the insurance or financial services industry. Proven track record of achieving monthly and annual sales goals.
** Knowledge, Abilities and Skills**:
Knowledge of insurance products and the consultative sales process. Knowledge of state and local laws necessary to understand the legal implications of product features in different states.

Very strong interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and consultation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills vital for interacting with all levels of customers. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners. Ability to analyze financial services products to determine the best solutions for advisors and their clients. Ability to evaluate and recommend solutions…