Vice President, Independent Marketing Organization Channel
Symetra Financial Corporation, Farmington, Connecticut, us, 06030
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Retirement Division senior leadership team as a
Vice President
of the
Independent Marketing Organization (IMO)
distribution channel!
About the role The Vice President of the Independent Broker Dealer Channel is a member of the Retirement Division senior leadership team and leads efforts of growing Symetra’s presence in the Independent Marketing Organization (IMO) Channel nationally.
The role reports directly to the Retirement Division SVP of Sales, Distribution and Marketing. Success will be measured through driving sales within the IMO Channel.
What you will do
Build and lead a team dedicated to expanding IMO partnerships into the broader distribution of Symetra’s Retirement Division.
Negotiate and secure selling agreements with key IMO partners.
Partner with internal stakeholders to champion IMO channel buildout.
Provide leadership and guidance to the IMO sales team.
Travel as assigned; represent Symetra in the IMO marketplace.
Compensation Base Salary:
$250,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for incentive compensation.
Who you are
High school diploma required.
Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree or industry designations e.g. CFP preferred.
Minimum 20 years relevant work experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry with a track record of increased responsibilities and success.
Minimum 7-10 years' sales and marketing leadership experience required.
Strong knowledge and track record of success within Independent distribution channel.
Demonstrated strong, current relationships within the IMO channel.
Demonstrated success in building sales and distribution
Strong knowledge of registered investment products, annuity products and how financial professionals use them within client portfolios.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain top selling talent.
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
Experienced public speaker; strong presentation skills.
Ability to drive significant sales and service initiatives.
Ability to develop and execute organizational strategies.
Experience driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and related corporate culture changing strategies within and beyond immediate team.
Life Insurance License required.
FINRA Series 6, 63 or 66, 26 or 24 and state life licenses required within 6 months of hire.
Work Authorization Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. 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 with our company.
Remote Network Minimum Requirements
Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
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.
Identity Verification Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.
Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:
Disqualification from the recruitment process
Withdrawal of a job offer
Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered
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Vice President
of the
Independent Marketing Organization (IMO)
distribution channel!
About the role The Vice President of the Independent Broker Dealer Channel is a member of the Retirement Division senior leadership team and leads efforts of growing Symetra’s presence in the Independent Marketing Organization (IMO) Channel nationally.
The role reports directly to the Retirement Division SVP of Sales, Distribution and Marketing. Success will be measured through driving sales within the IMO Channel.
What you will do
Build and lead a team dedicated to expanding IMO partnerships into the broader distribution of Symetra’s Retirement Division.
Negotiate and secure selling agreements with key IMO partners.
Partner with internal stakeholders to champion IMO channel buildout.
Provide leadership and guidance to the IMO sales team.
Travel as assigned; represent Symetra in the IMO marketplace.
Compensation Base Salary:
$250,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for incentive compensation.
Who you are
High school diploma required.
Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree or industry designations e.g. CFP preferred.
Minimum 20 years relevant work experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry with a track record of increased responsibilities and success.
Minimum 7-10 years' sales and marketing leadership experience required.
Strong knowledge and track record of success within Independent distribution channel.
Demonstrated strong, current relationships within the IMO channel.
Demonstrated success in building sales and distribution
Strong knowledge of registered investment products, annuity products and how financial professionals use them within client portfolios.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain top selling talent.
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
Experienced public speaker; strong presentation skills.
Ability to drive significant sales and service initiatives.
Ability to develop and execute organizational strategies.
Experience driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and related corporate culture changing strategies within and beyond immediate team.
Life Insurance License required.
FINRA Series 6, 63 or 66, 26 or 24 and state life licenses required within 6 months of hire.
Work Authorization Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. 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 with our company.
Remote Network Minimum Requirements
Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
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.
Identity Verification Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.
Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:
Disqualification from the recruitment process
Withdrawal of a job offer
Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered
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