Assistant Vice President, Training Enablement - Retirement Sales
Symetra, Bellevue, WA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Retirement Sales team as an Assistant Vice President, Training!
About the role
The AVP, Training role is a senior leadership position. You will build and execute the training and enablement strategy that supports annuity sales performance across the Retirement division. This role partners directly with senior sales leadership, including Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs), Divisional Vice Presidents (DVPs), Sales Desk Management, and Senior Sales Management, to ensure that inside and field wholesalers are prepared with the product expertise, consultative sales skills, and market acumen required to achieve growth objectives. You will serve as the strategic connector between Sales, Product, Marketing, Compliance, and Training & Development, translating business priorities into scalable training programs and experiences that elevate capability, accelerate time-to-productivity, and strengthen the effectiveness of the Retirement sales organization.
What you will do
- Develop and execute a comprehensive enablement strategy aligned to divisional sales goals, product initiatives, and market opportunities.
- Serve as the senior training advisor to sales leadership (RVPs, DVPs, Senior Sales Management) and act as a key voice in sales readiness planning.
- Conduct ongoing performance analysis to identify capability gaps and design targeted learning solutions across channels and experience levels.
- Lead the creation of annuity focused training programs covering product, sales process, distribution strategies, competitive intelligence, and regulatory considerations.
- Design differentiated learning paths for Inside Sales, Wholesalers, and Sales Desk teams to meet the unique needs of each channel.
- Oversee the development of digital content, instructor led training, workshops, certifications, and onboarding programs.
- Support regulatory and suitability related training needs in partnership with Compliance.
- Establish a training governance model to ensure alignment across Sales, L&D, and Compliance.
- Implement performance and engagement metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and influence ongoing program enhancements.
- Maintain a divisional training calendar aligned with product launches, annual sales cycles, and strategic business initiatives.
- Ensure all training content adheres to industry regulations, internal guidelines, and brand standards.
- Facilitate high impact training sessions and leadership briefings during divisional meetings, regional summits, and enterprise enablement events.
- Communicate program outcomes, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and executive presence.
Why work at Symetra
"This is a best workplace that value the personal and professional growth of its employees." - Sara H., Sr. Analytics Engineer
"Come hungry. Stay hungry. Symetra is a place where curiosity, continuous learning, and personal growth are truly valued. Don't be afraid to ask questions or challenge yourself-every step you take is worth it. You'll grow into a stronger, more empowered employee at one of the most diverse and equitable companies in the country." - Ashley C., Internal Wholesaler
What we offer you
We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out ourSymetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
$210,000 - $280,000 annually plus eligibility for Incentive Compensation
Who you are
- High school diploma required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
- 12-15 years of relevant industry experience.
- FINRA SIE, Series 6/7, 63, 24/26, Life Insurance License.
- Expert level sales, relationship management and coaching experience.
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
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.
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