Location: Blue Springs,MO, USA
About Heartland Financial Group
Heartland Retirement Group is a leading provider of health, life and final expense insurance, as well as retirement planning. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Heartland serves senior Americans through a network of dedicated agents, managers and advisers across four Midwest locations including Johnston, Iowa.
Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manager, Business Development to join our dynamic team at Heartland Financial Group. In this role, you will lead initiatives to grow our business in the health and annuity markets by identifying new opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. This role is critical to driving net revenue growth through strategic partnerships and a comprehensive sales approach, from prospecting to client implementation. You will also foster a collaborative internal environment, ensuring seamless communication with cross-functional teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
Identify, research, and develop new business opportunities in health and annuity markets.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing clients to foster loyalty and identify growth opportunities.
Manage the entire sales lifecycle, from prospecting to successful onboarding and implementation.
Monitor client activities and ensure accurate reporting in line with company requirements.
Collaborate with internal teams to align goals, foster teamwork, and promote efficient business operations.
Provide excellent service through regular follow-ups, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Primary Skills & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience; 4-6 years of business development experience in insurance/annuity sales preferred.
Proven track record in business development and client management. Previous leadership experience is a plus.
Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
Self-motivated, with strong time management, delegation, and prioritization skills.
Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Excellent listening skills, with the ability to navigate complex customer interactions with confidence and tact.
About Integrity
Integrity is one of the nation's leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.
Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you'll love, and we'll love you back. We're proud of the work we do and the culture we've built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity's employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.
Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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