Come join one of America’s fastest‑growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.
Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuity policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.
We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.
Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Role SummaryIn this role you will develop and grow business relationships with agencies and agents by acting as a subject‑matter expert on our products and processes and as a liaison with those individuals and entities. This involves collaborating with field leaders to design and execute sales and marketing plans, as well as working with agency principals and agents to educate and recommend products. You will also be responsible for independently growing and developing dormant agencies/agents.
This position is located in either our Addison, TX or Montpelier, VT offices and uses virtual meeting tools to connect with field leaders, agents and agencies. There may be periodic travel to various agencies and conferences.
Work schedule: two onsite core days per week— Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday—subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.
This position is eligible for a language differential in pay for approved bilingual skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Grow and manage a consistent and continuous new business pipeline through building relationships, developing expertise, using prospecting tools, and educating agencies and agents on NLG products and processes.
- Establish, manage, and grow strong relationships with existing strategic accounts with large growth potential.
- Provide product analysis, illustration, and case design, acting as a subject‑matter expert for business stakeholders.
- Independently grow and develop dormant agencies/agents.
- Recommend new products and features to agents and agencies, using knowledge of each account and its needs, markets, and goals.
- Develop and collaborate on account‑specific strategies and marketing plans to deliver growth.
- Onboard and educate new agents regarding NLG products and processes.
- Ensure ongoing communication about policy/agent activity with internal groups (new business, underwriting, contracting, etc.).
- 1–3 years of industry experience in life and annuity products.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) to effectively communicate with partners.
- Industry certifications (CLU, CFP, or ChFC) are preferred.
- Ability to drive growth and increase presence and market share for assigned accounts.
- Team player and self‑starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize work in a fast‑paced sales environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory standards for life and annuity products is preferred.
USD $52,875 – $77,550 per year.
Additional Compensation and BenefitsThe total compensation package may include medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave). Eligible candidates may also participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the governing rules. Employment is at‑will, and National Life reserves the right to modify salary or benefits at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementNational Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected group status under any applicable law.
Disability and Veteran Self‑IdentificationInformation is collected voluntarily and will not be considered in hiring decisions. For details, see the National Life Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
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