Senior Sales Manager- Group Sales- Middle Markets

The world isnt standing still, and neither is Allstate. Were moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers evolving needs. Thats why now is an exciting time to join our team. Youll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

Youll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from lifes uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years weve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatevers coming next to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. Weve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection.

We are the Good Hands. We dont follow the trends. We set them.

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Job Code: 70016210
Band: S2
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

This role will lead the distribution efforts of the Independent agency channel (IA) and has direct supervisory/development responsibility for the field vice presidents (FVP s). This leader must comprehend the overall corporate sales strategy and effectively develop and implement a strategic business plan to meet these objectives. The position is also responsible for recruiting, developing, leading and managing the FVP s.

Key Responsibilities:

Works with senior IA channel distribution leaders and Allstate financial home office to translate strategic business plan into clear objectives, tactics, and specific action plans for the team to achieve goals
Responsible for meeting or exceeding individual goals as well as the National Sales Plan for the AB IA channel
Responsible for the development of direct reports
Partners with EVP, AB distribution as well as the national sales director for both the EA channel and the national sales channel to develop the strategic business plan
Works with other senior leaders to develop succession plans and mentoring programs
Builds and maintains a collaborative working relationship across all Allstate Benefits functional areas and proactively shares information to ensure a common vision and partnership in support of profitable growth objectives

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; may also have advanced degree
10 or more years of related experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional designations, such as CEBS, CLU and/or ChFC are desired

Functional Skills:

Strong distribution leadership experience, knowledge, and skills
Advanced knowledge of the products and services offered by Allstate benefits
Advanced knowledge of individual and group products as well as payroll allotment and section 125
Knowledge of all aspects of sales process and drivers (shop, buy, cross-sell, retain, profitability, etc.)
Understanding of pricing, claims, contract provisions, support resources, agency systems, financial analysis, sales trend analysis and marketing data
Planning and organizational skills
Ability to negotiate and influence others

Job Description

Job Qualifications

Compensation offered for this role is$177,600.00-$244,200.00 per yearand is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary but thats just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.For a full description of Allstates benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits/

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