Vice President of Recruiting-Austin, TX

The Vice President of Recruiting will responsible for the execution of growth initiatives to increase its group of affiliated members within the life and financial services practice. This is an organization has a national consulting platform for insurance, benefits and wealth management services distributed through retail agencies and broker/dealers.  This role will coordinate efforts alongside the leadership team and outside partners to source, analyze and ultimately secure new group's for the company's life insurance advisor network.

Vice President of Recruiting Responsibilities:

• Focus on executing a recruiting plan where you will be on the front lines reaching out to prospective agencies with a focus in life insurance, estate planning and wealth transfer solutions for affluent and ultra high net worth clientele.  Generate leads through market resources, internal company channels and by attendance at industry events where you are introduced to agency owners in these disciplines.
• You will develop strong relationships with agency owners to understand their business challenges and desire for resources.  Apply the company's value proposition to these needs that can lead to successful completion of a partnership.  This may also include providing recruiting planning for perpetuation and succession planning.
• Manage the recruiting process all the way through the closing phase.  Coordinate visits and prepare agendas for owners of prospective agencies, conduct introductory calls and web-ex demonstrations and prepare presentations.  Provide reports to senior executives with updates on the status of prospects, success rate and business development coverage in key markets the company wants to penetrate.

Vice President of Recruiting Requirements:

• College degree is required; at least five (5) years of recruiting experience within the financial services or life insurance industry.  Industry designation such as CLU, ChFC or CFP is preferred.
• Strong familiarity and existing networks with the retail agency distribution channels that exist for specialized wealth management agencies.
• Experience in business development and sales is required.  Must possess strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Must be proactive, sales oriented and have a strong marketing and business development mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details. 

Email: sthompson@insurance-csg.com

Phone: 515-216-5455

See our website at www.csgrecruiting.com/jobs for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.

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