VP, Affiliated Distribution

Liberty National Life Insurance Company

Sales Leader joining Affiliated Distribution team at National Life Insurance Company. Developing partnerships and achieving growth in life and annuity sales with a competitive drive.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeAddison • Texas, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Distribution leadership to explore innovative ideas to develop long-term strategic growth plans that strengthen our core markets and broadens our reach into new markets.
In partnership with the EVP of Affiliated Distribution, provide expertise and leadership to internal teams to influence product strategy, enhance customer service and marketing, and improve operational effectiveness.
Identify and establish new distribution partnerships and grow and strengthen strategic relationships with existing National Life Groups distribution partners to develop and implement growth-oriented business goals.
Partner with Internal Sales Associates and Key Account Representatives to develop new and emerging business and achieve consistent growth in life and annuity sales.
Support the growth and expansion of advisor sales though the broker dealer, Equity Services, Inc (ESI).
Review and supervise business activities related to the broker dealer, Equity Services and act as a Registered Principal for General Agencies within your respective region.
Support agents, advisors and agency marketers in product selection, case design, and illustration fulfillment.
Conduct training, both in person and virtual, on products, processes, business development and services offered by National Life Group as well as Equity Services.
Onboard new relationships with National Life Group to quickly grow and develop business.
Maintain an active understanding of the competitive landscape and current industry trends to create innovative solutions designed to meet customer needs.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A strategic leader looking for an innovative environment where the impact of efforts can be immediately seen.
Bachelor’s degree required
10 or more years of experience with demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others to grow sales.
Successful completion and retention of Series 7; Series 63; Series 65 (or Series 66) and Series 24 registrations.
Subject Matter Expert in Life, Annuity and Investment products, markets, operational procedures, and distribution systems.
Exceptional relationship management skills, including the ability to get things done, breaking down barriers, and finding/executing solutions.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with a proven ability to dynamically represent National Life Group in various communication channels, such as presentations at conferences, in committees, agency leadership meetings.
Exceptional organization and self-management skills, including managing travel and business expenses.
Strong advocate for and example of teamwork, performance excellence, and continuous improvement.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Active presence and participation within industry organizations such as LIMRA, and the American College of Financial Services.
Ability to travel more than 50% of your time, growing and developing new and existing agency relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

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Hard Skills & Tools

life productsannuity productsinvestment productsoperational proceduresdistribution systemsbusiness developmentcase designillustration fulfillmentrelationship managementsales growth

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcommunication skillsorganization skillsself-management skillsteamworkperformance excellencecontinuous improvementcritical thinkingproblem-solvinginfluencing skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeSeries 7Series 63Series 65Series 66Series 24