Regional Vice President (External Wholesaler) - Virgina

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Equitable is seeking Regional Vice President Annuities (External Wholesaler) to join our Team! This role is responsible for driving growth of Annuity sales through existing Independent, Bank and Wirehouse advisors in the assigned region of Virginia. In this role you will work remotely from your home office and travel up to 95% within territory.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage consultative relationships with existing Independent, Bank, and Wirehouse advisors.
• Assess and identify the needs of advisor clients in order to promote new products.
• Develop new producers while retaining existing producers to grow market share in excess of 10%.
• Educate and train advisors on Annuity products.
• Champion for headquarters marketing campaigns at local client level.
• Develop new relationships. Responsible for territory management.
• Utilize internal sales desk for enhanced customer service.
• Follow up on Internal Sales Desk leads.
• Maintain sales goals. Candidate must be able to identify, create and implement annuity sales opportunities.
• The candidate will be responsible for communication with Divisional Vice Presidents on an ongoing basis.

The base salary for this position is $60,000. This role is eligible for variable compensation.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits : Equitable Total Rewards Program

Required Qualifications

• FINRA Series 6/7 and 63
• Life, Health and Annuities Insurance License
• Thorough knowledge of Variable Annuities and Mutual Funds
• Previous direct financial services sales experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CLU, ChFC and/or CFP a big plus
• Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills, with good computer and organizational skills.
• Sales experience in Virginia territory

Skills

Effective Presentations: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques; ability to present information to groups with the appropriate degree of formality.

Financial Services Industry: Knowledge of financial services industry trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations and trendsetters; ability to provide specific financial advice to clients.

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Knowledge of Sales Channels: Knowledge of meanings and features of sales channels; ability to coordinate multiple and diverse options for selling an organization's products and services.

Producing Results: Understanding of the criticality of getting things done in spite of current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.

Prospecting: Knowledge of prospecting principles, processes and skills; ability to identify and engage potential customers in the market.

Territory Management: Knowledge of territory management practices, tools and techniques; ability to manage and maximize insurance business performance for one or multiple geographical area(s).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we're a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com .

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