Are you a results-driven sales leader who enjoys coaching teams, building relationships, and driving results? Do you enjoy inspiring teams, strengthening partnerships, and turning opportunities into measurable success? If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a sales organization, execute company strategies to strengthen producer relationships, and drive meaningful business outcomes, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Gradient Financial Group is a financial services organization with twelve specialized entities, including Gradient Annuity Brokerage which offers fixed annuity solutions. For more than two decades, our sales team has built a reputation of success, backed by over 300 years of combined industry experience. We are seeking a Director of Gradient Annuity Brokerage to lead our annuity sales organization.
What You’ll Do
- Execute the long-term vision and strategic direction for Gradient Annuity Brokerage.
- Execute sales strategies that support company objectives and drive increased annuity sales.
- Partner with sales leaders and marketers to create impactful training programs, webinars, and educational resources that strengthen product knowledge, sales effectiveness, and professional development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance carrier partners, serving as a key liaison and advocate to foster collaboration and support business objectives.
- Lead, inspire, and motivate the sales team by cultivating a high-performance culture centered on accountability, engagement, and positive energy.
- Oversee the full sales lifecycle, including lead generation strategies, pipeline management, forecasting, and deal-closing execution.
- Continuously evaluate market conditions, industry trends, and sales performance metrics to identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and growth.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and administrative leadership to strengthen communication, improve operational alignment, and enhance the overall producer experience.
- Play a critical role in agent recruitment, retention, engagement, and long-term relationship management.
- Resolve escalated producer and carrier issues while maintaining strong business relationships.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What you Bring
- 10+ years of annuity experience – Preferred
- 5+ years of sales experience – Required
- 5+ years of leadership experience – Required
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing sales teams and consistently achieving or exceeding revenue and growth objectives.
- Deep understanding of the full sales process, including prospecting, lead generation, pipeline management, forecasting, negotiation, and closing strategies.
- Proven ability to execute sales strategies that drive business growth and improve team performance.
- Exceptional coaching, and mentoring skills with a passion for developing talent and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Our Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- 4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO)
- Ongoing professional development and training
- A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Gradient, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you’re positive, driven, and enjoy working alongside motivated teammates, you’ll feel right at home. Check out more amazing opportunities here: https://www.careers.gradientfinancialgroup.com/
