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New Business Development Manager

Colonial Life, Syracuse, NY, United States


We are searching for a passionate New Business Development Manager in the greater Syracuse area. The Manager leads and mentors sales representatives in delivering voluntary benefits that help employees navigate life's financial uncertainties with confidence.

Successful Managers prioritize:

Coaching, mentoring, and inspiring sales agents

Identifying, interviewing, and recruiting new sales agents

Providing hands‑on field training and collaborative work experiences

Facilitating sales meetings and training sessions

Driving B2B employee benefits sales and managing client accounts

Establishing strong connections with business owners, HR professionals, and key decision-makers

Creating a dynamic, competitive, and team‑oriented environment

Cultivating and sustaining relationships with brokers

Beneficial Qualifications and/or Skills for Managers:

Experience in B2B sales

Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead sales teams

Background in insurance sales with an active Life & Accident/Health Insurance License (or willingness to obtain)

Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently while inspiring teams

Compensation:

As a New Business Development Manager, you have the potential to earn competitive commissions based on sales results, including renewal income, bonuses, and world‑class trips.

Training and professional development opportunities will be available to help you develop, expand, and strengthen your agency management. You may also choose to become a member of the Association of Insurance Professionals (AIP), which can provide access to exclusive perks, discounts, and benefits.

This is an independent contractor opportunity in which you are in business for yourself but not by yourself. Any income range associated with this posting represents potential pre‑tax earnings as a business owner in this role, not a guaranteed salary or guaranteed earnings. All earnings in this role are sales results‑based and uncapped, with a tremendous potential for growth based on your business acumen and effort.

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