Regional Vice President/ External Wholesaler- West Coast
Join Columbus Life! At Western & Southern, is somewhere to grow, lead, win and do good for others. Our supportive culture, continuous learning opportunities and connection to our local communities make our company the ideal place for a career. For more than 135 years, our long-term success is fueled by a deep commitment to customer service and our community. Recognized again as one of the top 100 companies by the American Opportunity Index (AOI) for our commitment to career growth and employee development. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our associates to grow and succeed. We take pride in our award-winning talent development team and our recognition as a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer and Top Spouse Employer. Our Culture: Excellence and Collaboration Western & Southern is built on a culture of integrity, top-notch performance, teamwork and collaboration. We’re committed to hiring and developing professionals who strive for excellence, demonstrate strong ethics and make fact-based decisions. Our associates are empowered to chase their career dreams while being supported every step of the way. A Day in the Life of a Regional Vice President- West Coast As an External Wholesaler is primarily responsible for recruiting Brokerage General Agencies (BGAs), Producing General Agents/Agencies (PGAs), and related producers in conjunction with duties of Recruiting Coordinator. Serves as the product/marketing subject matter expert, trainer and knowledge dispenser to the region including BGAs, PGAs, Internal Marketers, Producers and sub-producers. Territory includes California, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and more. What you will do:
- Provides orientation, product training and direct sales support to new and existing BGAs, PGAs and producers in assigned territory or as directed when needed.
- Works closely with the Internal Wholesaler to solicit and promote the sale of all CLIC products with new and existing agencies and producers.
- Makes proactive outbound support calls to BGAs, PGAs, Producers and sub-producers. Includes follow-up on sales calls, identifying new sales opportunities and promoting new and existing products.
- Makes reactive outbound support calls to region producers. Includes following up on sales calls and answering in-depth and moderately complex questions on products.
- Develops and utilizes advanced product and operational procedure knowledge. Product knowledge includes all CLIC products, embedded sales-driven features, product introductions and enhancements/updates. Operational procedures knowledge includes new business submissions, underwriting and issue procedures, commissions and product availability.
Premier Benefits to Support YOU We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
- Paid time off increasing with tenure.
- Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.
- Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4-week transition back to work.
- Extensive employee discount program.
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