Regional Vice President - Retirement

About the role

The Regional Vice President (RVP) reports to the Divisional Vice President and receives an annual Incentive Compensation Plan. The RVP works closely with the DVP, their aligned Internal Wholesaler, and the Sales Support Specialist to create a targeted sales plan for the territory. The role requires full understanding of Symetra’s retirement products, marketing, and resources that aid territory development. Proper adoption and execution of the Symetra Sales Process is required to maximize territory sales and grow market share through new producer acquisition.

The RVP must travel 75% of the time, lead group meetings, roundtable discussions, and public seminars for Financial Professionals, Bankers, and others within the industry while maintaining high professional conduct and strict adherence to FINRA, SEC, Department of Insurance, Symetra Compliance, and Firm policies.

• Create a sound business plan to increase sales, brand awareness, and value proposition, and to increase market share through new producer appointments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing producers, the Internal Wholesaler, and the Sales Effectiveness Team to achieve sales goals and grow market share.
• Quickly identify and target producer needs and adhere to Symetra’s sales process to achieve sales goals.
• Conduct product and sales training through individual and group training sessions, seminars, workshops, branch meetings, and more.
• Strategically plan and manage the deployment of resources for the territory through marketing and sales initiatives in partnership with the division marketing team.
• Use company resources effectively to drive sales and build our brand, e.g., travel and expense budget to strengthen existing producer relationships and to create new producer relationships.

• Flexible full‑time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
• 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.

Base salary: $60,000 plus eligibility for incentive compensation.

• College Graduate;
  Degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years prior wholesaling experience in the bank and/or wirehouse distribution channels.
• FINRA 6 or 7, 63 and Life and Health license.
• Proven sales competence and presentation skills.
• Proven ability in growing a region as measured by sales results.
• Excellent knowledge of the advisor community and industry.
• Ability to adapt to constant changing environment.
• Ability to build productive relationships, provide training, sales ideas, and mentoring.
• Strong territory management experience related to zone rotation, opportunity assessment and strategic planning to maximize opportunities.
• History of producer contacts in the territory.
• Demonstrated success within sales with the ability to establish sales objectives and meet goals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Will be expected to have or develop a strong understanding of key retirement products.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet specific marketing objectives and achieve specific production objectives.
• Requires extensive travel (75%) within the territory.
• Reside within the assigned territory.

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.
• Internet Type:
  Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:
  Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial‑up.

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. Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role.

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