Sales Development Leader (Sales Coach)

Company: Marsh McLennan Agency - Southwest
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY: The Sales Development Leader develops sales colleagues from hire to validation. This individual leads and manages the activities essential to the sales development training program. This includes partnering with Talent Acquisition to target and recruit new sales advisors to the insurance industry and guide/coach them through their validation period. A successful candidate will collaborate with agency and office leaders to organize, create (if needed) and implement consistent regional training program aligned with national programming. This includes, working with mentors and manage the agency's resources to execute the program. An important component will be providing coaching and support to new sales hires, and guiding them to be accountable to their development goals. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing sales colleagues from hire to validation (program graduation).
• Serves as the lead on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the training program.
• Support growth by leading sales trainings, sales meetings, "call days" and other business development initiatives sponsored nationally and locally, including the development and support of the region's sales development training program.
• Partner with national training efforts, including MMA Accelerate and Operation Validation Training initiatives.
• Serve as the lead and point of contact for recruiting new candidates to the program, partnering with Talent Acquisition to target and recruit new sales advisors to the insurance industry.
• Serves as the lead for all new sales development activities, to ensure new hires are prepared to validate on time or earlier.
• Organizes mentorship program for new advisors.
• Tracks and monitors the progress of new advisors, providing coaching and accountability to ensure their development stays on track.
• Meets with program members to regularly provide feedback.
• Assists with other projects in support of sales growth.
• Provides progress updates of new hire acquisitions and progress to sales leaders. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: -- Bachelor's Degree in business related field preferred or equivalent experience -- Sales management and/or experience-- Experience in business to business sales organization desired-- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals and business targets-- Experience mentoring and developing others to meet or exceed goals SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with quick and accurate aptitude to learn new systems
• Ability to collaborate with different levels of management and departments
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, speaking and writing
• Big picture thinker, sees the whole value chain of the customer experience
• Ability to network and go to events to recruit colleagues for the sales programs
• Self-starter, with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Exceptional relationship and development skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate our Values
• Integrity - Demonstrates professional behaviors with honesty and respect.
• Collaboration - Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and carriers.
• Passion for customer service - Must be able to effectively interact with internal and external clients by demonstrating basic knowledge of the clients' business needs, instilling confidence, revolving issues, following through on commitments, and tapping all available resources in order to meet the clients' expectations.
• Innovation - Must be able to use problem-solving skills to identify and solve problems or offer solutions using knowledge of the client as well as knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Accountability - Establishes priorities and organizes time effectively and efficiently to ensure that tasks are completed to meet or exceed customer expectations. Job tasks are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made as appropriate to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform these essential functions. Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC is a leading insurance brokerage firm delivering innovative solutions to organizations in the U.S. and around the world. In the Southwest Region, our Texas roots date back to 1926. MMA offers commercial insurance brokerage, employee benefits consulting and specialized risk management services from its offices in Dallas, Houston, Austin, Abilene, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Midland, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. MMA is built on a strong ethical foundation and a belief that the work we do makes a fundamental difference in our clients' lives. We strive to bridge the gap between what "big firms" offer and the advice, solutions, and programs that smaller businesses require. MMA prides itself on creating tailored solutions for each client, helping them save money, solve problems and make the best decision for their specific situation. We understand how individuals, companies, families and communities are impacted by what we do and how we do it. Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC , provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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