Sales District Leader (Oregon)

You will support and assist the agency business owners in their role as independent contractors who have the right of control over the manner and means by which they sell insurance and otherwise operate their businesses. Coach and advise agency business owners.
You will report to the Director of Sales, OR & WA.

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Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• You will support agency business owners as independent business owners. Ensure that agency business owners understand and make the connection between the corporate strategic plan and their practices and results.
• You will coach and advise agency business owners on sales results and execution of the state sales plan.
• You will assist agency business owners in understanding the overall profit of the district, while preserving the agency business owners' right to control the manner and means by which they sell insurance and otherwise run their own businesses.
• You will monitor and manage the execution of company initiatives for the district as they pertain to individual independent agency business owners.
• You will provide business knowledge and expertise to agency business owners to assist them in ensuring the successful operation of their businesses.
• You will source and select agency business owners to fill openings.
• You will build relationships with agency business owners and staff, respecting their role as owners of their own businesses.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support and service.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of business systems and how to leverage them to gain efficiencies in a business environment.
• Prior management experience or demonstrated experience leading project teams.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, techniques and tools.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and reporting.
• Prior experience developing and executing operational business plans and marketing plans.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of budget management concepts.
• Proven track record of leading a team in insurance sales.

Licenses

• Required by state statutes to have proper insurance licensing to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance products: Property and Casualty, (personal lines authority does not qualify) Life and Health.
• Valid driver's license required plus an acceptable driving record.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 75%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not Applicable.

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In this role you will work out of your home and work within your territory.

Relocation assistance to eligible candidates is provided.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.