Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking a Regional Manager for Group sales. You will be responsible and accountable for profitable and persistent sales results of Group Dental and Eye Care insurance and ASO contracts to grow blocks of business by area.
In this role, you will support the profitable growth of in force lives by a minimum of 15% per year through personal efforts and leadership of others in the assigned area. The growth is achieved through excellent sales leadership and improved persistency of business, increased profits for the assigned block for which the incumbent is responsible by a minimum of 15% per year, work within assigned budget for all areas of responsibility, including the coaching, mentoring, and development of staff to meet growth objectives, working closely with the RVP to contribute tactically and strategically at corporate assigned planning meetings.
- Build Sales Plan with activity to meet the assigned goals.
- Build actionable persistency plan and manage results with sales support, Underwriting, National Accounts and other areas of influence.
- Build plans to improve profit of state aggregate block.
- Build mentoring plan for staff to leverage investment in associates to build customer loyalty.
- Reviews top-line and bottom-line results quarterly and develop action plans to implement for results improvement on sales, persistency, profit, UW results, and mentoring.
- Act as a liaison between the field and the Home Office, and interacts at all levels within the companies utilizing effective leadership and people skills to meet goals established for sales and other departments.
- Develop and maintain good relations with local civic and professional organizations in developing and maintaining business and community relations.
- College Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Needs a minimum of 5+ years of proven sales and industry experience, as well as creativity and superior problem solving skills
- Strong aptitude for sales, leadership and coaching, and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Business acumen -- including budgets, expense management, and unit cost improvements.
- Industry designations are a plus
Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.
At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:
Ameritas Benefits
For your money:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.
For your time:
• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).
For your health and well-being:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
For your professional growth:
• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.
For your community:
• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.
For your family:
• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.
Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.
This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5+ years proven sales and industry experience
- Strong aptitude for sales, leadership, coaching, and strategic thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Business acumen including budgets, expense management, and unit cost improvements
- Creativity and superior problem solving skills
- Must be located in MD, PA, DE, or DC (remote within these states)
- Authorization to work in the U.S.; not open to those with temporary work authorization
- Industry designations (e.g., insurance certifications)
Ameritas Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameritas and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameritas.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage—especially dental and vision—is portrayed as robust, with broad in‑network access and plan features that can increase value when providers participate. Options like lifetime deductible designs and an expanded PPO footprint are highlighted as meaningful advantages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, personal time (e.g., “Thrive days”), and employer‑provided volunteer time create multiple avenues for time away from work. Flexibility around time and location is emphasized as part of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, plus backup child, elder, and pet care illustrate comprehensive family support. These elements are positioned as standout components of the offering.
Ameritas Insights
What We Do
You may know Ameritas as an insurance, employee benefits and financial services company, but we’re in the business of fulfilling life. What’s fulfilling life? It’s helping people like you plan for the future and protect what you cherish most. It’s getting the most out of life — even at work. It’s making a difference. This kind of work can be gratifying, and it could be right for you.
