Divisional Field Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for developing people and driving performance? As a Divisional Field Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our growth strategy: coaching, mentoring, and inspiring field managers across multiple regions. You’ll lead by example, delivering hands-on training and strategic guidance to Regional Directors and Managing Partners. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our distribution network and will directly impact the success of our financial representatives and the communities they serve. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with a purpose-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver systems, tools, and training to help field managers grow assigned regions.
• Provide hands-on training to Regional Directors and Managing Partners in their local areas or during new territory start-ups.
• Supervise, monitor, and influence performance of Managing Partners, Regional Directors, and Financial Representatives in a results-driven environment.
• Offer feedback and coaching to field managers to enhance performance.
• Travel occasionally to assigned regions for recruiting, training, supervision, and accountability.
• Screen field management candidates and implement pre-management development programs for proper selection and preparation.
• Recommend appointments and terminations of field managers to the Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer.
• Serve as liaison between Home Office and field, fostering productive relationships and addressing concerns.
• Be available beyond traditional hours to support field needs.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources or other related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years related work experience. Sales experience preferred.
• Ability to pass FINRA Series 6, 63, and 26. We provide time to study during work hours to help you achieve this goal.
• FIC, LUTC, CLU, CLF, or other industry credentials preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships across the home office and field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills to engage both virtual and in-person audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience with recruiting and onboarding is a plus.

What we offer:

• Pay: The annual salary range for this position is $103,000-$114,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time office focused, salaried position. Office focused positions work on-site due to the nature of the work and have limited remote days. Approximately 15% travel, including weekends, may be required.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.