Regional Sales Director - Insurance

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of RiverSource. We are currently looking for a Regional Sales Director - Insurance in Illinois, USA.

This role offers the chance to lead and grow sales in a dynamic, client-focused environment. You will partner with internal stakeholders to expand insurance product adoption and support financial advisors in achieving their goals. The position blends proactive outreach, consultative selling, and strategic account management, all while fostering meaningful client relationships. You will manage a territory spanning multiple states, balance inbound and outbound engagement, and provide guidance that drives measurable results. This is an ideal role for a motivated sales professional who thrives in a collaborative, performance-driven culture and enjoys mentoring and influencing peers. Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options, are available for qualified candidates.

Accountabilities

• Drive sales growth by developing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with financial advisors through proactive outbound and responsive inbound interactions.
• Partner with internal leadership to create and execute territory business plans that align with regional sales goals.
• Deliver consultative presentations and recommendations to support advisors’ product decisions.
• Utilize tools to create illustrations, proposals, and other client-facing materials that reinforce sales conversations.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations through ongoing coursework and license management.
• Record sales activity, manage pipeline, and monitor territory results to optimize performance.
• Support corporate initiatives by staying informed on key organizational priorities and assisting with their implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in insurance sales, wholesaling, or financial services.
• Current Series 6 and Series 63/66 licenses.
• Resident state insurance licenses (Variable Life & Life) or ability to obtain within 90 days if lapsed.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products and financial planning solutions.
• Effective presentation and consultative sales skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a results-oriented, team-based environment.
• Experience managing client relationships and influencing outcomes in a professional setting.

• Competitive base salary with performance-based compensation, including bonuses and commissions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans including 401(k).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Opportunities for career growth and development across financial services functions.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid schedules for eligible employees.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture that emphasizes professional growth and client impact.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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