Regional Vice President - Workforce Benefits - Western/Central US

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our benefits sales leadership team as aRegional Vice President!

About the role

As the Regional Vice President, you will be responsible for both the regional success of your sales team and for managing broker partnerships. You will maximize the sales production from those relationships, establishing marketing plans that result in profitable new and renewal business. You'll gain market share in an increasingly competitive environment. As the leader in this role, you understand that relationships are critical to our success - both internal and external - and you build and nurture relationships with your team, internal partners, third party administrators, consultants and brokers. You must reside in the Western or Central region of the United States.

What you will do

• Drive the success of your aligned team including recruiting, hiring, training and development
• Provide continual performance feedback to reinforce success of aligned sales representatives
• Effectively manage your territory, understanding key performance indicators, details sales and market metrics, and assessment of business exceptions with successful results
• Build strong relationships with brokers in your region, develop and implement smart marketing plans and continually assess outcomes to drive success in your region

Why work at Symetra

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences." Darrell J. - Actuary III

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions." Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Base salary: $150,000 plus eligibility for incentive compensation

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• Life and Health Insurance License
• 10+ years of regional production sales and sales leadership, specifically in Group Ancillary Life, Disability, Absence and Supplemental Health product lines
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales goals
• Strong abilities in planning, organization, decision making and team management
• Experience in successful development and implementation of marketing plans
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Thorough understanding of risk management principles and general underwriting concepts for all segment sizes
• Travel required at 40-50%

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we're guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they're getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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