RiverSource
Regional Sales Director - Insurance
RiverSource, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Regional Sales Director - Insurance
Join us at RiverSource to lead the growth of our Insurance product line through the Ameriprise Financial Advisors channel. As a Regional Sales Director, you will collaborate with an external wholesaler (Regional Vice President) to increase product sales while delivering personalized service to financial advisors.
Remote & Hybrid Work Remote work is considered for qualified candidates. If located near Minneapolis HQ, a hybrid schedule with three days in office is offered. Ideal candidates will keep Central, Mountain or Pacific time‑zone working hours.
Key Responsibilities
Drive sales by developing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with new and existing financial advisors through proactive outbound calls.
Influence financial advisors’ choices using a consultative sales process; partner with the RVP to create a business plan, manage a territory, and execute regional goals.
Answer and convert inbound calls from the territory into additional sales opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners.
Use sales tools such as Encompass, BrentMark, etc., to create illustrations that support recommendations from consultative sales conversations.
Complete required compliance coursework to maintain state and federal regulations and license requirements.
Prioritize and manage daily, weekly, and monthly workload; accurately record sales activity and opportunities to maximize territory results.
Support corporate initiatives by maintaining knowledge of key Ameriprise initiatives and assisting in their implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
Series 6 license.
Series 63/66 license.
Resident State Insurance Licenses (Variable Life & Life); if licenses are lapsed, candidate must obtain them within 90 days.
Extensive knowledge of insurance products.
Experience in the financial industry preferably in sales and/or wholesaling.
Ability to work in a team and sales/results‑oriented environment.
Effective presentation skills.
About RiverSource RiverSource is a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. Our team of over 20,000 people collaborates across Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities to advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million clients.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary is estimated at $55,000 per year, with variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including vacation time, sick leave, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurance.
EEO Statement Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Remote & Hybrid Work Remote work is considered for qualified candidates. If located near Minneapolis HQ, a hybrid schedule with three days in office is offered. Ideal candidates will keep Central, Mountain or Pacific time‑zone working hours.
Key Responsibilities
Drive sales by developing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with new and existing financial advisors through proactive outbound calls.
Influence financial advisors’ choices using a consultative sales process; partner with the RVP to create a business plan, manage a territory, and execute regional goals.
Answer and convert inbound calls from the territory into additional sales opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners.
Use sales tools such as Encompass, BrentMark, etc., to create illustrations that support recommendations from consultative sales conversations.
Complete required compliance coursework to maintain state and federal regulations and license requirements.
Prioritize and manage daily, weekly, and monthly workload; accurately record sales activity and opportunities to maximize territory results.
Support corporate initiatives by maintaining knowledge of key Ameriprise initiatives and assisting in their implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
Series 6 license.
Series 63/66 license.
Resident State Insurance Licenses (Variable Life & Life); if licenses are lapsed, candidate must obtain them within 90 days.
Extensive knowledge of insurance products.
Experience in the financial industry preferably in sales and/or wholesaling.
Ability to work in a team and sales/results‑oriented environment.
Effective presentation skills.
About RiverSource RiverSource is a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. Our team of over 20,000 people collaborates across Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities to advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million clients.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary is estimated at $55,000 per year, with variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including vacation time, sick leave, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurance.
EEO Statement Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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