Business Development Specialist - National Accounts

Aegon is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support and develop business plans and initiatives for Transamerica products. The role involves managing relationships with broker-dealers, assessing new markets, and analyzing business opportunities to enhance sales.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the products, services and positioning messages of Transamerica and convey to broker-dealer firms
• Foster relationships with key account relationship managers to determine strategic distribution opportunities for various initiatives
• Facilitate Request for Proposals
• Measure, evaluate and propose ideas to increase sales for assigned accounts
• Lead Teams presentations and present at broker-dealer meetings as needed
• Consult with distribution firms to set up and deliver ongoing reports
• Provide sales management and senior management teams with timely communications on the status of programs and strategies for each firm
• Identify and use available resources to resolve client issues and concerns
• Communicate changes and updates regarding services and product materials to firm contacts
• Keep abreast of competitors to leverage future sales and objectives
• Build relationships with firm back offices to better assist with operational issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
• Three years of sales experience in the financial services industry
• Series 7 or obtain within 6 months
• Communication and presentation skills
• Sales and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency using MS Office