Mutual of Omaha Careers

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary: $145,000, plus annual bonus opportunity, and commission.
• Benefits and Perks, 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Regular associates working 40 hours a week can earn up to 15 days of vacation each year.
• Regular associates receive 11 paid holidays in 2024, which includes 2 floating holidays that are added to your prorated personal time to be used at your discretion.
• Regular associates are provided sick leave through the use of personal time. Associates working 40 hours a week can receive up to 40 hours of personal time in 2024, which is prorated based on the start date. Additionally you will receive two floating holidays in 2024 by way of personal time that may be used at your discretion.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Leadership and Strategic Direction: Possess deep leadership experience in the annuities sector, responsible for setting strategic directions, expanding, and managing annuity product lines. This includes designing incentive compensation plans and making strategic decisions to modify distribution directions as market demands evolve.
• Sales Excellence and Revenue Growth: Proven track record in driving revenue growth and achieving sales targets within the financial services industry, through developing and implementing innovative annuity sales strategies.
• Relationship Management and Network Expansion: Establish and cultivate strategic relationships across independent distribution channels and financial institutions, enhancing brokerage distribution arrangements and ensuring effective coordination of sales efforts with various home office functions.
• Operational Coordination and Management: Oversee and coordinate sales efforts across multiple home office areas, addressing relationship/channel challenges, and directing account assignments. Serve as a leader and wholesaler for specialty market and annuity accounts.
• Marketing and Sales Plan Implementation: Develop, negotiate, and implement detailed marketing and activity action plans for Annuity Sales distribution relationships. This includes documenting these plans and coordinating marketing and service activities to ensure commitments are met effectively.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Minimum of 5 years proven track record in the annuity industry, with specific experience in expanding and managing annuity product lines, driving revenue growth, and achieving sales targets. Must demonstrate expertise in sales management and techniques specific to life, health, and annuity products.
• Strong leadership abilities required to build and lead high-performing sales teams, with a demonstrated capacity for teaching, fostering development, and ensuring compliance in an equitable manner. Should have the ability to operate collaboratively within large organizations.
• Must be a strategic thinker capable of developing and implementing innovative annuity sales strategies, setting strategic directions for product lines, and designing competitive incentive compensation plans.
• Requires an extensive network and established relationships within annuity distribution in Independent, Brokerage and Financial Institutions.
• Proficiency in translating strategic plans into actionable and effective marketing and sales plans. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and persuasion skills are essential for establishing and maintaining effective distribution and sales relationships.
• Able to travel.
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

• Competent in Salesforce and Salesforce Reporting

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! 

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.