Regional Vice President - Employee Benefits

Job Family

Regional / Field Sales

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the sale of Transamerica Employee Benefits and affiliate products, programs and services through regional/national firms and producers within an assigned region, with a focus on 3 to 2,000 life segment. Benefits include group STD, LTD and life, and a comprehensive suite of voluntary solutions including life (US, WL, Term), accident, critical illness, cancer, hospital indemnity, STD and GAP. Recruit, contract, and train brokers within assigned region, and serve as their liaison with home office staff. Ensure sales goals are met through excellent programs and customer service. Identify and work with enrollment companies and other entities engaged in the group and voluntary marketplace.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales and recruiting goals, delivered by the TVP and/or SVP Sales on behalf of the Company, in a defined geographical region.
• Maintain corporate/division objectives and communicate to brokers.
• Develop relationships with national and regional firms.
• Recruit and contract new brokers.
• Identify and contract enrollment companies and affiliates (call centers).
• Develop and maintain a system of supervision and training for brokers consistent with standards of Transamerica Employee Benefits (TEB).
• Train agent and enrollment companies in TEB technologies.
• Assist brokers/producers with questions regarding products, programs and customer service.
• Work on projects as assigned by TVP and/or SVP Sales and Home Office.
• Achieve assigned sales goals within the allotted budget as designated by the Territory VP and/or SVP Sales.
• Keep current on sales practices and techniques and product offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent experience
• Five years of sales and sales management experience
• Two years broker/agency experience
• Voluntary and/or Group Ancillary/Health sales experience
• Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive broker/agency experience
• Life and Health insurance license(s), as required by state(s)

Working Conditions

• Remote (Field/Travel) Environment
• Ability to work beyond of core business hours for client meetings
• Frequent Travel 25 to 50%

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.** 

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $75,000-$85,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.  

This position is also currently eligible for sales and/or performance incentives. Specifics will be reflected in individual incentive plan documents. 

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer  

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

Compensation Benefits 

• Competitive Pay 

• Bonus for Eligible Employees 

Benefits Package 

• Pension Plan 

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity  

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. 

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. 

Giving Back  

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.     

Transamerica’s Parent Company  

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.   

* As of December 31, 2023