Sales Support Consultant

Summary: Act as a sales coach and consultant to our advisors on our life insurance products; eventually to include Disability and Long-Term Care as well. On a high performing team of deep experts, provide case consultations using sales execution strategies within the context of client financial planning. Possess a mindset of innovation and drive excellence in field sales support by combining product knowledge, sales strategies and emerging technology solutions. Primary Duties & Qualifications: Drive advisor engagement to deliver insurance product education and training to support our advisors and their growth. Define the implementation of product solutions to complete financial plans and guide the future of our support activities. Collaborate across departments and divisions to align to our mission and goals by leading high impact projects and/or have liaison responsibilities for various regions, product areas and/or market segment teams. Deliver training on a full breadth of products, markets, sales concepts and related planning topics to advanced audiences (e.g. field leadership and senior management). Deliver expert guidance to a variety of audiences and collaborate closely with the Regional Sales Team to help them achieve corporate sales goals. Featured speaker at events in the home office or in the network office on planning, product and markets Act as a sales coach and consultant to our advisors on our life insurance products; eventually to include Disability and Long-Term Care as well. On a high performing team of deep experts, provide case consultations using sales execution strategies within the context of client financial planning. Possess a mindset of innovation and drive excellence in field sales support by combining product knowledge, sales strategies and emerging technology solutions. Key contributor to the launch of a new life insurance product series. Drive advisor engagement to deliver insurance product education and training to support our advisors and their growth. Define the implementation of product solutions to complete financial plans and guide the future of our support activities. Collaborate across departments and divisions to align to our mission and goals by leading high impact projects and/or have liaison responsibilities for various regions, product areas and/or market segment teams. Deliver training on a full breadth of products, markets, sales concepts and related planning topics to advanced audiences (e.g. field leadership and senior management). Deliver expert guidance to a variety of audiences and collaborate closely with the Regional Sales Team to help them achieve corporate sales goals. Featured speaker at events in the home office or in the network office on planning, product and markets Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field desired. Minimum of 8 years' experience in a financial services environment focused on presenting and educating the audience on a multitude of financial products. In-depth understanding of financial services products including financial planning. Excellent knowledge and application of consultation skills. FINRA Series 6 required Confident ability to consult with the field on complex topics and scenarios and propose effective, needs-based solutions. Ability to identify and address the problems, opportunities, wants and needs of the field and their clients in a suitable manner. Demonstrated ability to be a team player. Excellent ability to assert own ideas and persuade others to a point of view. Ability to gain support and commitment from others while mobilizing them to take action. Demonstrated ability to lead large and/or high impact projects, or has had liaison responsibilities across division or departments for Region, Product or Markets. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver clear and smooth presentations. Demonstrated ability to carry self well in all settings including large group engagements. This position has been classified as a Registered Representative under NMIS guidelines and requires fingerprinting.Series 6 - FINRA, SIE - FINRA Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $76,650.00 Pay Range - End: $142,350.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: Structure 115: We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. 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Salary : $76,650 - $142,350