Retirement Plan Sales Director (Central / Pacific NW)

Retirement Plan Sales Director (Central / Pacific NW)

As the Retirement Plan Sales Director , you will develop, implement and maintain a complex relationship management business plan to achieve profitable sales, growth, and retention goals for large / complex targeted group clients in the Central / Pacific NW region (AK, CO, IA, ID, KS, MO, MT, ND, NE, OR, SD, WA, WY).

Develops, maintains and executes complex client relationship plans to ensure clients' overall service needs are satisfied and achieve all business / profitability objective

Act as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders by consulting on complex sales strategies to optimize client satisfaction & retention

Builds, enhances and maintains effective relationships with complex client organizations to ensure a high level of client satisfaction & increase sales revenues & profitability

Identifies clients with retention risk and develops and executes complex plans to retain clients

Develops & maintains complex plans to support retention sales & product breadth growth within existing clients

Profiles territory of complex clients to identify which firms may be interested in LFG offerings & targets executives with whom to build relationships

Serves as a subject matter expert to internal / external stakeholders by leveraging an advanced understanding and expertise of LFG's products, services & operational structure

Participates in financial services & / or insurance industry trade organization meetings seeking opportunities for LFG to participate via sponsorship & / or speaking opportunities

Supports retention efforts by looking for opportunities to cross sell / partner with appropriate stakeholders

Meets or exceeds all department and / or sales goals / targets

Must-haves :

5+ Years experience in sales and / or relationship management of Defined Contribution plans that directly aligns with the responsibilities for this position

4 Year / Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)

FINRA S6, S63, Life & Health within 180 days of hire

Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates ability to communicate knowledgeably and credibly with internal / external senior management

Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions / presentations

Demonstrates advanced relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues) and external clients; proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches

Ability to travel 50%

Nice-to-have :

Strong working knowledge of retirement plan ERISA rules and regulations

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 21st, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume

What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you :

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO / parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity / technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $215,000 - $480,000 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE : LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and / or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.