AVP, Internal Sales Desk Manager

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.

Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us. 

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AVP, Internal Sales Desk Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW  

Looking for an engaging, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? Global Atlantic Financial Group is looking for an Internal Sales Desk manager with a proven ability to drive sales and activity at the forefront. We strive to find a dynamic individual interested in leading a team of internal wholesalers who support our Annuity & Alternative products within the Broker-Dealer Channel. The ideal Sales Desk manager has successful experience with the entire sales process, excelling at lead generation and relationship building, and will set sales targets to hit or exceed revenue effectively. We seek candidates who can inspire the same performance in others. This position will include a base salary and a monthly commission based on product sales. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work closely with senior sales management to most effectively drive sales growth both internally and externally. 

·         Recruit, hire, train, coach and develop existing and new internal wholesalers. 

·         Assist in the planning and execution of both National and Divisional Sales meetings. 

·         Visit with outside firm sales desks to represent Global Atlantic products. 

·         Adhere to stated supervisory procedures for the oversight and management of sales teams. 

·         Effectively run team meetings and communications to improve sales growth and efficiency. 

·         Strong knowledge of the product, sales, marketing, operations, and support aspects of our businesses. 

·         Provide ongoing sales coaching to existing sales force, as well as address performance or behavioral issues as needed. 

·         Regularly lead ongoing training and development efforts for the sales desk. 

·         Act as a liaison between Global Atlantic and external wholesalers in the field on bi-weekly wholesaler calls. 

·         Provide and analyze key metrics reports for senior management. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

·         5+ years of Financial Services sales experience strongly preferred. 

·         Management experience preferred.  

·         Excellent communication skills. 

·         Strong organizational and prioritization skills. 

·         Strong presentation skills. 

·         Responsible, conscientious and self-motivated. 

·         Positive, flexible attitude. 

·         Ability to work well with others and function well as a member of a team. 

·         Be flexible with the ability to accept, create and manage change. 

·         Display willingness to quickly learn product lines, procedures and workflows. 

·         Create and maintain a harmonious work environment. 

·         Ability to generate both strategic and tactical ideas for overall sales desk improvement.

·         Must have Series 7, 63, Life & Health exams successfully completed.

·         Have or obtain Series 24 within first 180 days of employment.

 

 

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TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT  

Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement,