Practice Leader - Supervisor Sales Support and Operations

The Supervisor, Sales Support and Operations position manages the day-to-day operations for the (Group) sales support function including supervising and coaching associates and monitoring performance. The incumbent implements best practices for achieving sales goals as well as customer and associate retention.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home. The role can be worked from one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX; Lincoln, NE; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Salt Lake City, UT; Fresno, CA; Orange County, CA.

What you do:

• Manages relationships between sales support function and sales partners. Deliver a wide range of service functions to the sales teams including timely and accurate preparation of materials, proposals, client data, and other sales information.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of associates.
• Leads a high performing team through recruitment, development, and performance management.
• Provides guidance to resolve escalated issues or concerns.
• Ensures adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Recommends innovative programs or processes to achieve results.
• Provides leadership and training to the team when new products and carriers are onboarded.
• Participates in developing communication plans to strengthen partnerships with field sales and partners.
• Creates and distributes statistical reports for internal and external management.
• Collaborates with management in other job areas to share insight on workflow and related solutions or enhancements.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5 years of Ameritas group product sales support experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of and/or experience with SalesXpress required.
• 0-2 years of supervisory, managerial, or people leadership experience required.
• Relevant state life/health insurance licenses required or willing to obtain in the first year of the role.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:

Ameritas Benefits
For your money:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.

For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.