Colonial Life
Area Sales Manager
Gainesville, New York, US
Role snapshot
Colonial Life is hiring a Area Sales Manager on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Gainesville, New York, US.
- Company
- Colonial Life
- Location
- Gainesville, New York, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
Area Sales Manager
Partnering with Colonial Life means a chance to make a meaningful difference. With over 80 years of proven growth and integrity, Colonial Life empowers independent business owners with support that fuels their success and innovation.
We are seeking a driven Sales Manager in the Ocala/Gainesville territory to drive sales and develop independent agents, offering valuable voluntary benefits that provide employees with vital financial protection during life's unexpected events.
Successful business owners focus on:
- Recruiting, training, and mentoring sales agents
- Identifying, interviewing, and onboarding sales professionals
- Providing field training and joint sales efforts
- Leading sales meetings, orientations, and development sessions
- Driving B2B sales
- Cultivating relationships with business owners, HR professionals, and decision-makers
- Fostering a competitive and collaborative sales culture
- Strengthening broker partnerships
Beneficial Qualifications and/or Experience:
- Experience in B2B sales
- Background in building independent sales teams
- Experience in recruiting and in talent development
- Strong leadership and motivational abilities
- Prior experience in insurance sales
- Life & Health Insurance License (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic
Compensation:
- Commission + Bonuses
- Long-term Residual Income
- Top Performers Earn 6-Figures+
- Incentives for recruiting and leadership development
All individuals must be authorized to work in the United States. This is an independent contractor opportunity in which you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Any income range associated with this posting represents the potential earnings available to you as a business owner in this role; not a guaranteed salary. All earnings in this role are sales results based and uncapped, with a tremendous potential for growth.
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