Head of Distribution

Headquartered in Omaha, Breeze is a technology-focused MGA that makes it quicker and easier to get disability and critical illness insurance. Breeze sells policies both direct-to-consumer and through a network of insurance agents using proprietary technology to help speed up the quoting, application and underwriting processes.

The Head of Distribution is responsible for building out the third-party distribution channel at Breeze. This sales leader will use their industry experience and strong relationships to create new partnerships with national and independent marketing organizations (NMOs / IMOs) and brokerage general agencies (BGAs) to distribute and sell disability income and other insurance products provided through Breeze.  This role is both strategic and hands-on, as the sales executive will leverage the success of the direct channel and proprietary technology platform to develop a compelling value offering for distribution partners. The Head of Distribution will initially assist in all aspects of distribution partner recruiting, onboarding and growth to achieve overall adoption and sales growth.

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Responsibilities
  • Recruit new distribution relationships with NMOs, IMOs and Agencies through outbound calls, emails, texts, virtual meetings and face-to-face meetings
  • Drive sales through National Accounts and Agencies by increasing the adoption and usage of the Breeze platform and product offerings
  • Develop sales and marketing plans with National Accounts and Agencies to forecast sales growth in near term
  • Create sales incentives and marketing programs aligned with KPIs to reward top performing National Accounts, Agencies, Agents and Advisors
  • Provide resources and training to the field force to help them promote the importance of income protection and Breeze’s products
  • Productively work together and partner with other team members in troubleshooting issues that may arise
  • Maintain consistent follow up with distribution partners to establish rapport, maintain interest and effectively manage relationships
  • Attend relevant industry events on a regular basis to create brand awareness and partnership opportunities

 

Qualifications
  • Has several years of distribution relationship management at the national account or large agency level for life, accident or health insurance sales within a carrier, BGA and/or IMO
  • Experience hiring and managing a team of internal and/or external sales professionals
  • Has a competitive nature to exceed expectations and an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Is well-versed with modern technology and loves learning new systems and processes
  • WIll utilize CRM to effectively manage contacts, leads, opportunities and relationships
  • Is extremely organized and communicates well both written and verbally
  • Is a self-starter and can work with little direction
  • Enjoys working virtually or face-to-face when needed
  • Is a creative problem solver and embraces change

Contacts

Shawn Davis

Managing Partner & Executive Recruiter

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Michael Brown

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

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Benefits



  • Market Compensation: Just because we are a startup doesn’t mean we don’t pay our people what they deserve. To hire the best, we pay accordingly.
  • Retirement Savings: We match up to 3% of your contributions in our 401k plan.
  • Health Insurance: We wouldn’t be an insurtech company if we didn’t offer insurance benefits. All employees have access to our health insurance plan.
  • Unlimited Vacation: Work how you want to work and take time to recharge when you need it.
  • Great Equipment: We will give you money to spend on whatever equipment you need to be successful – laptop, monitors, you name it.
  • Employee Equity Plan: We believe in rewarding our people for contributing to the success of the organization.

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Shawn Davis

Managing Partner & Executive Recruiter

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Michael Brown

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

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