Regional Sales Director - Northeast

Posted:
10/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Remote

About Gen:

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives. 

When you’re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages.

Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs. 

If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

About the Role:

Are you seeking a fulfilling career in employee benefits that allows you to make a positive impact on the world? Our Regional Sales Director role offers a unique opportunity to shape a safer future by championing Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions. In this role, you'll prospect, negotiate, and successfully onboard new employer clients and benefit brokers, guiding them through our comprehensive identity protection offerings. You'll act as a key liaison to the broker community, demonstrating the indispensable value of our solutions in today's landscape. Your expertise will help navigate the evolving dynamics between healthcare-focused brokers and voluntary benefit brokers, identifying the most promising prospects and ensuring seamless partnerships.

Responsibilities:

  • Deep understanding on how to be an ambassador to the employee benefits industry.
  • The ability to identify, pursue and qualify targeted broker and agency opportunities from the beginning of the sales cycle to contract signing.
  • The ability to educate brokers and their clients regarding Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions value propositions, services, and solutions offerings that are meaningful to their business.
  • Understand efficient enrollment paths, revenue requirements and contract management.
  • Take a consultative approach with brokers to include assessing their needs and tailoring program design and solution requirements for the broker and their clients.
  • Deep knowledge of standard methodology methods including but not limited to quarterly events and informational webinars with targeted brokers and current producers to keep Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions ‘top of mind’.
  • Experience utilizing systems (such as Salesforce) and processes that support the retention of existing brokers and the attainment of new brokers from referrals.
  • Display flexibility and awareness to departmental programs and policies.
  • Stay informed of industry trends that improve the posture of Norton LifeLock Benefit Solutions benefit plans.
  • Interface in a reciprocal manner with the Employee Benefits team, Sales Enablement, Partner Account Managers, Legal and Finance to improve member growth and retention.
  • Deep understanding of the LifeLock and Norton solutions and growth opportunities.
  • Partner with the Director of Sales regarding pipeline activity, forecasting, as well as highlight potential new broker relationships and employer opportunities.

Key Qualifications:

  • Well experienced in Employee Benefit sales or service, with excellent knowledge of the Employee Benefit landscape. 
  • Experience prospecting and growing new relationships, as well as, nurturing existing relationships.
  • Experience working with Employee Benefit Broker and Consultants, understanding their roles and needs.
  • Team player who will engage with internal resources and manage activity, pipeline, and be mindful of forecasting outcomes.
  • Have a fair technical knowledge of benefit enrollment methodologies and have a working understanding of various insurance products.
  • Proficient in analyzing benefit industry trends, specifically keeping a pulse on Identity Theft Protection.
  • Ability to work efficiently and influence Benefit Brokers and Employers.
  • High service acumen and a tireless approach to creative problem solving.
  • Strong communication skills with a quick ability to build a narrative to address the identity protection landscape.

Required Skills and Experience

  • At least 5-7 years’ business development experience working with benefit brokers, agents, and consultants.
  • Exhibit a professional demeanor, business maturity, and confidence to present to C-level executives.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with different internal stakeholders to deliver on client needs.
  • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce).
  • Ability to travel 50-80% of the time.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.