Account Executive I

Job Description:

The Account Executive I (AEI) will be responsible for a myriad of things including but not limited to; acting as a Brand ambassador, encouraging the adoption and use of Americo products with Distribution Partners and Agents when suitable for the consumer, preparing and giving sales presentations, problem solving and relationship management, travel, understanding and awareness of the competitive landscape, and to support the needs of the Business as needed.

The AEI will travel as needed which could be in excess of 50% of the time. The AEI will also participate in and, at times, be responsible for the development and execution of a business plan. The AEI will also be responsible for monitoring production and agent behavior to make sure Americo policies and business procedures are being followed

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between IMO and / or Agent and Americo. This includes managing relationships – horizontally and vertically within partner functional departments, problem solving, reporting, goal setting, business planning and execution, and more.
• Proactively lead sales by initiate field meetings with IMO and their agents to educate them on Americo products and services with both formal and informal sales presentations
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Americo products, services and procedures to support IMO’s.
• Monitor production of IMO to identify sales trends and opportunities relative to products and VNB
• Participate in the development and implementation of IMO sales plans and obtain production commitment
• Participate and conduct training sessions for other departments within the company
• Adhere to departmental budget constraints
• Provide information on market trends and competitors to VP Sales and CMO
• Act as an Americo Brand Ambassador

Experience and Qualifications:

• Sales experience, prospecting, outside sales, account management etc.
• Ongoing knowledge of Americo Products and services and how they can be used to increase sales
• Understanding of the competitive landscape and how Americo products distinguish themselves
• Basic understanding of financial planning concepts and the application of those concepts to various consumer needs and objectives
• Basic understanding of tax, suitability, compliance, regulatory, and statutory guidelines applicable to the product line
• Strong understanding of Annuity and Life products.
• Strong grasp of the Distribution landscape for Annuity and Life products.
• In-depth understanding of each IMOs method of operation, product distribution, lead generation, agent recruiting and compensation
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written and oral, for effective, self confident, interaction with all levels of company personnel and external partners
• Self-starter who can initiate activity and handle multiple priorities in order to achieve goals and objectives
• Persuasive and convincing presentation skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

About Us

Americo: We’re in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it’s the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

What you’ll love about working at Americo:

Compensation:
Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.

Learning and development:
We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.

Work-life balance:
We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new mothers with a maternity leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.

Health and well-being:
We commit to your health and well-being and are proud to offer comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts and subsidies to support your health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships at The Y, Orange Theory, WW, and more.

Future planning:
Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.

Giving back:
We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.

The fun stuff:
Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.

Bustling environment:
Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.

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