• External Wholesaler, Life Brokerage

    Guardian Life (Annapolis, MD)


    The External Wholesaler, Life Brokerage must have the ability to develop strategies and business plans to win new client relationships while retaining and growing existing relationships. Responsible for driving Guardian’s Life Brokerage Business through a suite of _proprietary Life Income_ products to maximize territory sales and attain sales goals. Maintain heavy travel schedule within territory to conduct meetings and presentations. From design and competitive information develop key concepts and analysis to favorably position Guardian products utilizing advanced sales when necessary.

     

    Key stakeholders include Guardian Product, Distribution, Financial Professionals, Marketing, Life Income Specialists, Brokerage, and Sales.

    You Will

    + Travel to the Guardian General Agencies within assigned territory to generate business.

    + Maintain a strong pipeline of business.

    + Attend and present at industry conferences and regional events to generate additional interest in Guardian products.

    + Initiate and/or follow up on sales calls, provide sales ideas, identify new sales opportunities.

    + Track and report activity on a weekly basis.

    + Continually monitor practices of competition

    + Generate comprehensive reports, presentations and ad hoc special projects as needed.

    + Act as thought leader to educate and develop field force around Guardian Life Product solutions.

    + Weekly travel required 60%-80%.

    Success Measures

    + Meet and exceed target sales expectations.

    + Track and improve regional Life Brokerage business

    + Facilitate collaborative relationships across Guardian.

    You Have

    + Must be goal-oriented, focused on success.

    + Work collaboratively with Internal Wholesaler to build and manage relationships within territory.

    + Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the competitive landscape, financial markets, and industry related topics.

    + Must have excellent presentation skills.

    + Must have a deep knowledge of and experience with Life Insurance – minimum 5 years of wholesaling experience.

    + Strong understanding of competitive marketplace.

    + Proven ability to develop and grow relationships – show leadership in establishing excellent relationships with key support areas inside Guardian.

    + Deep knowledge of business and market awareness.

    + Must be a team player and have excellent communication, interpersonal, influence/persuasive, organizational, and presentation skills.

    + Excellent Relationship Management/Client Relations skills.

    + Demonstrate abilities in time management; including managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines.

    + Professional designation such as CLU, ChFC or CFP preferred.

    Education

    + Bachelor’s degree required

     

    Salary Range

     

    $90,000 - $105,000

     

    The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

    Our Promise

    At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

    Inspire Well-Being

    As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

    Accommodations

    Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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    Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .