District Sales Manager - Fresno

Assist General Sales Manager in building a LADL (life, annuity, disability and critical illness insurance products) focused Agency with



1) production growth through "needs based" selling;

2) producer development by recruiting, selecting, training, developing, and retaining new and experienced producers; and

3) profitable operations by prudent management while achieving goals.
REQUIREMENTS


Candidate must possess, or attain Series 6 (Investment Company/Variable Contracts Limited Representative) and where applicable, Series 63 (Uniform Securities State Law Exam) registrations within 120 days of placement in the job



Series 26 (Investment Company/Variable Contracts Limited Principal) must be completed within 90 days of receiving Securities License (S6 & S63)



In depth knowledge of the insurance industry practices and trends, current sales methodology, business and personnel management principles and practices, multi-line insurance fundamentals, state and federal legislation



Proven sales skills and the ability to motivate others



Current license or ability to become licensed with Mutual, United and any required Affiliate Company in the state(s) required for the agency



Ability to travel up to 65% (may include some overnight)



ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Successful career as an insurance agent



Detailed product knowledge, with expertise in life, annuity, disability and critical illness insurance products



Strong employee and agent recruiting, selection, training and retention skills



Strong verbal/written communication, human relations and leadership skills



Solid innovative/problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions



Proficiency in applicable software and technology



Ability to prepare and implement marketing and prospecting plans



Valid Drivers License



Physical requirements for this position:



Keyboarding/Writing/ Pinching (working primarily with fingers): 1 to 33% of the time



Sitting: 1 to 33% of the time



Standing or walking: 1 to 33% of the time



Talking: > 66% of the time



Near Vision -Visual Acuity at 20 inches or less: 1 to 33% of the time



Far Vision- Visual Acuity at 20 feet or more: 1 to 33% of the time



Hearing: 1 to 33% of the time