Job Description

Symetra is seeking a seasoned sales leader to join our growing Stop Loss Sales team as a Regional Group Vice President!

About the role

As a Regional Group Vice President, you will drive both the regional success of your sales team and management of broker partnerships. You will maximize the sales production from those relationships, establishing marketing plans that result in profitable new and renewal business. You will gain market share in an increasingly competitive environment. You understand that relationships are critical to our success - both internal and external - and will build and nurture relationships with your team, internal partners, third party administrators, consultants and brokers.

What you will do

• Recruit, hire, train and develop your sales team of Regional Group Managers, providing regular performance feedback.
• Effectively manage your territory, demonstrating understanding of key performance indicators, detailed sales and market metrics, and assessment of business exceptions with successful results.
• Act as a steward of company resources.
• Drive success in your region by creating and maintaining strong Broker relationships, building and implementing smart marketing plans, and conducting objective and critical assessments of wins and losses to continuously improve your region's success.

Why work at Symetra

“If you’re looking for a company that amplifies your talents, values your voice, and encourages continuous growth, Symetra is the place. I feel incredibly lucky to have found this opportunity—and I’ve never been happier in my career!” - Gina B., Medical Risk Manager

"Symetra cares about doing what's right for their customers and that we have a great culture." - Jackie B., Regional Account Manager

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better—both at work and at home.

• Flexible work program and telecommute arrangements
• Wellness program offering employees a variety of resources crafted to assist you in reaching and maintaining your optimum health
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

$125,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for Incentive Compensation

Qualifications

Who you are

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 12-15 years experience with Stop Loss sales.
• Applicable State Agent Licenses and Health Insurance Industry designations, such as LOMA, HIAA, etc.
• Strong track record of success in leading sales teams.

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom. For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers
Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
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Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
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