National Sales Specialist

Role

Title:

National Sales Specialist

Purpose of role:
As a National Sales Specialist, you will be one of the driving forces behind the growth of Foresters Financial’s Life and Annuity business. Partnering with our National Sales Managers, this role will be responsible for delivering training, field development, and sales support that turn distributor and agent relationships into measurable results across multiple distribution channels. This is a high visibility, travel forward role for a relationship builder who thrives on driving sales impact.

• Partner with the National Sales Managers to build and grow profitable relationships with distributors and their agents
• Execute field requests for face to face training, webinars, in agency training, and onboarding
• Develop and execute call campaigns - including proactive outbound sales calls - to promote and position Foresters Financial products and member benefits to distributors and their appointed agents
• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations that showcase Foresters Financial life and annuity products, services, and competitive advantages
• Identify training needs and gaps across assigned distribution, then develop tailored solutions to close them
• Report progress on sales support activity and marketing campaigns to the National Sales Manager and direct Manager
• Respond to incoming inquiries on Foresters Financial life and annuity products, illustrations, the agent portal and marketing materials
• Represent Foresters Financial professionally across all internal and external interactions - verbal, written communication, and at events

• Prior Life and Annuity sales experience in financial services, with a strong knowledge of industry products preferred
• Active Life & Annuity license preferred but not required
• Wholesaling or field development experience supporting distributors, agents or advisors preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Proven sales ability with strong telephone and relationship building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening, and the ability to influence
• Self motivated to manage workload, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet or exceed goals in a team environment
• Advanced computer skills: multi screen navigation, multi tasking, accurate keyboarding skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Results oriented focus with a strong work ethic, and collaborative attitude
• Well developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, based on business needs

Approximately 50-75% travel is expected to support distributor relationships and training opportunities.

The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job related skills, experience, and education. Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan; results are subject to both individual and company performance.

Foresters Financial is committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email  in advance of your appointment.