Senior External Life Sales Advisor

American Family Insurance

Senior External Life Sales Advisor supporting life insurance policies working closely with agents at American Family Insurance. Aimed at increasing sales success and enhancing customer experience.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $131,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and develop sales strategies designed to increase the sales success of the field sales force and enhance the experience of customers
Communicate product sales opportunities and strategies and product or procedure changes/enhancements
Participate in the design and implementation of life company programs to increase life sales with distribution partners
Complete analysis of geographic region that identifies trends and potential areas of strength and opportunity
Identify unarticulated expectations and present unsolicited proposals to help company leadership and management achieve business goals
Provide recommendations or solutions when working with distribution partners
Work with assigned state leadership teams to develop and execute sales state life initiatives
Provide prospecting, sales skill and product knowledge coaching
Assist agents with reviewing their book of business to identify immediate and potential sales opportunities
Provide product information, customer planning solutions and sales assistance

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of Life Insurance experience
Experience working with insurance agents preferred
Strong internal drive to succeed in a competitive environment
Outstanding sales acumen
Strong presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of growing business
Must have an active Life License
CLU, ChFC or CFP designation must be obtained within 3 years
Resident Life license within 30 days of hire
Non-resident Life license within 90 days of hire
Valid driver’s license required plus an acceptable driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
Competitive 401(k) contribution
Pension plan
Annual incentive
9 paid holidays
Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
Student loan repayment program
Paid-family leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales strategiessales analysiscoachingproduct knowledgecustomer planning solutions

Soft Skills

sales acumenpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsproject managementinternal drive

Certifications

Life LicenseCLUChFCCFP