Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the Alternative Distribution strategy to increase speed to market of new products offered via third-party distributors to increase the membership base significantly.
• Identify, evaluate, and determine which third-party distributors will be part of the Alternative Distribution channel.
• Construct and present business case analyses for new product opportunities, leveraging internal and external resources to implement and execute. 
• Serve as a key adviser to the WoodmenLife executive team and Board of Directors on third-party distribution and product opportunities.
• Partner closely with the Career Agency channel to enable the Alternative Distribution products to be offered to their customers.
• Assist in driving the successful end-to-end operation of the business by overseeing third-party administrator services and technology vendor selection, implementation, and performance for the Alternative Distribution channel.
• Oversee distribution partner contracting, onboarding, integration, launch and relationship management to ensure a successful partnership.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact and manage relationships with new and existing distribution partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of higher education. 
• 10+ years of sales, marketing, and distribution experience with life insurance and annuity solutions.
• Experience with distribution management and launching new products with distribution partners in the independent channel.
• Deep understanding of the insurance and annuities industry and competitive landscape, customer expectations and product trends.
• Operational and policy/contract value chain management knowledge.
• Experience hiring, managing, and leading a team.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated commitment to philanthropy and community betterment.
• Strong relationship, negotiation, and persuasion skills applied to diverse audiences.
• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking communications skills.
• Effective time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and effectively meet goals.