Sales Director – Applied Research Solutions

LIMRA

Sales Director driving growth and expanding market success for customized research offerings at LIMRA and LOMA. Collaborating with teams to provide strategic value and member insights.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business-to-business sales, particularly in market research solutions, while effectively collaborating with account teams to drive member engagement and strategic planning. Possesses strong presentation skills and a deep understanding of the life insurance, annuity, and employee benefits industries.

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Business-To-Business SalesMarket Research SalesSales Proposal WritingStrategic Account PlanningLife Insurance Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentResearch Findings PresentationCustomized Research SolutionsMember EngagementBusiness Outcome Pursuit

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Life InsuranceAnnuityEmployee BenefitsMarket Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, shape, and advance opportunities for customized research solutions that support member companies’ growth objectives.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across your assigned account teams, leveraging shared expertise to craft high‑value solutions.
Serve as the front‑facing sales expert for Applied Research Solutions, representing the group in member engagements and strategic discussions.
Contribute meaningfully to strategic account planning within an integrated, mission‑aligned sales team.
Guide members as they navigate emerging trends, sharpen their strategies, and pursue meaningful business outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business or related field
8 - 12 years’ experience in business-to-business sales role
Previous experience in selling market research and related services
Knowledge and ability to present research findings
Experience writing sales proposals for research business
Understanding of the life insurance, annuity, and/or employee benefits industry preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Research: Catalysts for new ideas, industry benchmarking, and strategic planning.
Learning & Development: Programs to assess, train, and increase productivity, and develop future corporate leaders.
Networking: Connections with industry leaders and peers through study groups, committees, and conferences.