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The Sales Desk Director's overall responsibility is to create and sustain a top performing sales environment operating at the highest level of integrity and compliance.

• Trains Internal Wholesalers to meet the sales goals of the organization.
• Serves as a resource to the National Sales Desk while acting as a liaison with various departments within Jackson, including but not limited to: New Business Units, Licensing, Commissions, Broker Services Management, Product Management, and Marketing.
• Provides operational and sales support, sales coaching, and motivation to their teams, including building sales presentations and teaching territory management skills.
• Develops associates for successful career advancements to External Wholesaler, NSD Management, or other Jackson positions.
• Provides periodic development reviews for Internal Wholesalers that evaluate performance objectives and core competencies.
• Monitors sales calls and electronic communication to observe Internal Wholesaler's demeanor, technical accuracy, sales ability, appointment quality, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Performs miscellaneous special tactical and strategic projects as assigned by management.
• Manages Internal Wholesaler Team Leads to support the pod structure on the sales desk and enhance communication, sale idea generation, and coaching for associates.
• Conducts interviews with potential Internal Wholesaler candidates.
• Engages in recruiting events to supports the hiring needs of the sales desk.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of Jackson products, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ability to develop staff through training, guidance, feedback, and support.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to conduct a variety of sales and non-sales related training modules and deliver presentations.
• Ability to define, set, implement, and monitor procedures.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Needs to have the ability to prioritize while managing multi-tasks.
• Must be a detail-oriented, well-organized self-starter with high energy and creativity, and the ability to adapt to change in a positive manner.
• Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Will be working within a general office environment.

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience required.
• 3+ years of financial services industry experience required.
• 6+ months experience as a Senior Internal Wholesaler required for current Internal Sales Desk associates.
• Prior management or leadership experience preferred.
• FINRA SIE, FINRA Series 6 or 7, FINRA Series 63, State Insurance License required.
• FINRA Series 24 or 26 required.
• Applicants without the required registration(s) will have 90 days to obtain the required registration(s), but will be limited in job function until complete registration(s) is obtained.

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.

Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary. Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.

• competitive pay
• bonuses
• comprehensive health insurance benefits
• a matching 401(k) retirement plan
• adoption assistance
• education matching gift program
• dependent tuition program

To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com.