The External Annuity Wholesaler will develop strategies and business plans to win new client relationships while retaining and growing existing partnerships. This will require enthusiastically selling Guardian’s suite of proprietary Annuity contracts to improve territory sales and attain sales goals, regularly traveling within territory to conduct client meetings and presentations, applying design and competitive information to develop key concepts and analysis to favorably position Guardian products. Key partners include Guardian Product, Distribution, Financial Professionals, Marketing, Investment Specialists, Brokerage, and Sales. **You are** + A great teammate and have excellent communication, interpersonal, influence/persuasive, organizational, and presentation skills. + Self-Motivated + Hard Working + Hungry for Success! **You will** + Travel to the Guardian General Agencies within assigned territory to generate business. + Maintain a strong pipeline of business. + Attend and present at conferences and regional events. + Initiate and/or follow up on sales calls, provide sales ideas, identify new sales opportunities. + Track and report activity on a weekly basis. + Continually monitor the practices of competition and report directly to the National Sales Manager. + Generate comprehensive reports, presentations and ad hoc special projects as needed. + Act as an inspiring leader to educate and develop field force around annuity product solutions. + Work collaboratively with Internal Wholesaler to build and manage relationships within territory. **You have** + Must be goal-oriented, focused on success. + Demonstrate a strong knowledge of competitive landscape, financial markets, and industry related topics. + Excellent presentation skills. + Knowledge and experience with annuity products including RILA, FIA, SPIA, DIA, and MYGA. + Strong understanding of competitive marketplace. + Proven ability to develop and grow relationships – show leadership in establishing excellent relationships with key support areas inside Guardian. + Deep knowledge of business and market awareness. + Excellent Relationship Management/Client Relations skills. + Demonstrate abilities in time management, including managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines. **Location & Travel** + Work From Home + 60-80% Travel **Salary Range** $90,000 - $110,000 ​ The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. **Our Promise** At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. **Inspire Well-Being** As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._ **Equal Employment Opportunity** Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. **Accommodations** Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com . **Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday** Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .