2nd VP Practice Management Development

Job Description
This position manages the teams responsible for directing, developing, and implementing the education, training, and development of Ameritas sales associates. The incumbent will be a lead contributor in relation to collecting industry and customer intelligence for sales leadership.  This person will help create a vision for recruiting and retaining our agency and advisor distribution, and execute towards achieving that vision.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Build and cultivate internal and external relationships to promote and grow the business.
• Collaborate with business leaders to build proactive educational agency support programs, resources, and campaigns.
• Build and execute agency training and communications strategies in partnership with distribution leaders.
• Lead and direct necessary resources for classroom training.
• Direct and influence associate and business resources to achieve business results.
• Build strategies around the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Be accountable for business plans while focusing on results and measurements which may include negotiating, contract signing, and other duties as an officer of the company.
• Act as an enterprise contributor by partnering with leaders throughout the organization on cross-division initiatives.
• Develop and manages the unit’s budgets and expenses to annual plan targets.
• Actively participate in company-sponsored management and leadership development to prepare for changes in responsibilities in a changing environment.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 7-10 years of related insurance or financial services industry product distribution experience required.
• Field or salesforce education experience is desired.
• Sales experience desired.
• Practice management experience is desired.
• Leadership, management, or supervisory experience desired.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits
For your money:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.

For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.