Job Description:
Must be located in one of the following locations. Omaha, Des Moines, Lincoln, and Sioux Falls.The Recruiting Director will play a pivotal role in identifying, recruiting, and onboarding top-tier Outside Sales Agents for Ozark National Life. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a deep understanding of the sales industry and a proven track record in recruiting high-performance sales professionals. The Recruiting Director will meet with candidates, referrals, and clients in person at their homes to conduct interviews, assess qualifications, and build long-term relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the recruitment efforts in your territory to hire Outside Sales Agents, ensuring a steady pipeline of highly qualified candidates for life insurance roles
- Travel weekly to meet with candidates, referrals, and clients in their homes for in-person interviews and assessments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective agents, guiding them through the recruiting process and offering ongoing support.
- Partner with leadership to understand hiring needs and align recruiting strategies to meet company growth objectives.
- Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit to Outside Sales Agent roles.
- Collaborate closely with sales managers to ensure smooth transitions from recruitment to onboarding.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continually improve recruiting strategies.
- Represent Ozark National Life in a professional and engaging manner during all interactions with candidates and clients.
Experience and Qualifications:
- 3+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 2 years of experience recruiting sales professionals, preferably in the life insurance market or financial service industry (required).
- Strong understanding of the life insurance market and sales process.
- Experience recruiting for Outside Sales roles, particularly in insurance or financial services.
- Ability to travel weekly to meet candidates and clients in their homes and other locations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to connect with a diverse range of candidates.
- Proven track record of successfully filing high-volume sales positions in competitive markets.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and goal-driven.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required).
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).
Ozark National Life Insurance is a wholly owned subsidiary of Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company