National Sales Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the National Sales Managers to build and grow profitable relationships with distributors and their agents
• Execute field requests for face-to-face training, webinars, in-agency training, and onboarding
• Create and deliver compelling sales presentations that showcase Foresters Financial life and annuity products, services, and competitive advantages
• Identify training needs and gaps across assigned distribution, then develop tailored solutions to close them
• Report progress on sales support activity and marketing campaigns, to Nationals Sales Manager and direct Manager
• Respond to incoming inquiries on Forester’s Financial life and annuity products, illustrations, the agent portal and marketing materials
• Represent Foresters Financial professionally across all internal/external interactions—verbal, written communication, and at events

Key Qualifications

• Prior Life and Annuity sales experience in financial services, with a strong knowledge of industry products preferred
• Active Life & Annuity license preferred but not required
• Wholesaling or field development experience supporting distributors, agents or advisors preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Proven sales ability with strong telephone and relationship building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; active listening and the ability to influence
• Self-motivated to manage workload, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet or exceed goals in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective listening skills; proven ability to influence
• Advanced computer skills: multi-screen navigation, multi-tasking, accurate keyboarding skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Results-oriented focus with a strong work ethic, and collaborative attitude
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, based on business needs
• An estimated minimum of 50-75% travel is expected to support distributor relationships, and training opportunities, to assist in attaining the Foresters' US objectives and sales goals

Pay

The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan, results are subject to both individual and company performance.

Schedule

The actual schedule for this role may vary based on business needs and may include weekends.