What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Sales Manager position at Colonial Life?
District General Agent (District Sales Manager)
Partnering with Colonial Life means a chance to make a meaningful difference. With over 80 years of proven growth and integrity, Colonial Life empowers independent business owners with support that fuels their success and innovation.
We are seeking driven District General Agents in the Greater Columbia, SC territory to drive sales and develop independent agents, offering valuable voluntary benefits that provide employees with vital financial protection during life's unexpected events.
Successful business owners focus on:
- Recruiting, training, and mentoring sales agents
- Identifying, interviewing, and onboarding sales professionals
- Providing field training and joint sales efforts
- Leading sales meetings, orientations, and development sessions
- Driving B2B sales
- Cultivating relationships with business owners, HR professionals, and decision-makers
- Fostering a competitive and collaborative sales culture
- Strengthening broker partnerships
Beneficial Qualifications and/or Experience:
- Experience in B2B sales
- Background in building independent sales teams
- Experience in recruiting and in talent development
- Strong leadership and motivational abilities
- Prior experience in insurance sales
- Life & Accident/Health Insurance License (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic
Compensation: As a District General Agent, you have the opportunity to earn substantial commissions based on sales results, including renewal income, bonuses, and luxury incentive trips.
You will have access to training and career development resources. Additionally, membership in the Association of Insurance Professionals (AIP) offers access to exclusive benefits, discounts, and perks.
This is an independent contractor opportunity in which you are in business for yourself but not by yourself. Any income range associated with this posting represents the potential pre-tax earnings of a business owner in this role, not a guaranteed salary or guaranteed earnings. All earnings in this role are sales results-based and uncapped, with a tremendous potential for growth based on your business acumen.
Job Type: Contract
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