APD Regional Sales Director - Agency Business

The Asset Protection Division of Protective Life Corporation has been providing F&I solutions for the automotive industry since 1962. We proudly serve thousands of dealerships in the automotive, RV, powersports and marine industries by providing innovative F&I products, training and technology.

SUMMARY:

The Regional Sales Director is responsible for the oversight and direction a network of independent insurance agents to drive sales growth of our automotive product portfolio in your region of the U.S. (TBD). This includes acquisition of new customer accounts and maintaining and developing existing automotive dealer relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

*Drive sales growth by acquiring new business and cultivating new agency relationships.

*Work with agents to develop and execute strategy for same store sales revenue growth leading to the additional sale of products to existing clients. Gather customer insight and drive solutions to enhance the customer experience.

*Build and maintain relationships with senior level personnel within customer accounts.

*Conducts financial reviews with executive ownership of all dealership groups within their region.

*Utilize CRM to actively track and analyze sales leads and customer interactions to enhance business relationships with customers and drive sales growth.

COMMUNICATIONS:

This position is in continuous contact with external and internal customers. As an ambassador of our company and brand, this position requires strong presentation skills and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

*Bachelor's degree preferred

*Prior sales management experience required

*5-7 years automotive industry experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS

*Must possess strong leadership abilities; including managing and motivating a team

*Strong focus on customer service, which includes excellent listening skills, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills

*Must have a proven track record of developing sales results in a assigned territory.

*Possess an organized approach in problem solving ability

*Must have own vehicle with a good driving record

*Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time by air or car

SUPERVISION/SUBORDINATES:

*Remote Central US

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Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits ( e.g. , paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective's platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability :

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email martina.winston@protective.com . This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.