Director, Sales Enablement, Planning, and Imp

About Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) and 5Star Life

In 1947 AFBAemerged from the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of the military. More than 75 years later our commitment to those who serve and to solving their unique problems remains core to everything we do. Founded to provide military members with a death benefit no one else would we continue to embrace our mission and deliver benefits tailored to the reallife needs of all who serve today including active duty National Guard and first responders. Providing protection to those who go in harms way we ensure survivor and other benefits are available to all who serve defend and protect our great nation no matter what. 5Star Life Insurance Company was founded in service and carry that mission today by committing to serve those who serve from underwriting benefits for military and first responder families to providing coverage to the employees that keep our communities running. Our commitment to our communities rather than the bottom line drives our business.

We offer a flexible hybrid work environment allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds with 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working remotely each week. This position is in Alexandria VA

About the role:

Be part of a dynamic forwardthinking Worksite Group Voluntary Benefits team focused on providing an elevated client experience and comprehensive portfolio of life and supplemental health products striving to deliver total health and wellbeing to employer groups and their employees.

The 5 Star Life Director Sales Enablement and Innovation is a sales development and enablement role responsible for finding developing and implementing strategic direction as provided by the VP of Sales with a focus on developing new channels and support tools for new business premium payment with a charge to organize data and provide in depth analysis on trend and forecasted outcomes relative to sales and product utilization.

Below are some of the major job responsibilities:

1. Advance Vision and Strategy: The role is responsible for advancing the vision strategy and methodologies to identify new products and services introduce disruptive ideas improve processes and foster a culture of differentiation within the company.
2. Collaborate with Sales Team: The employee will work directly with the VP of Sales and the Sales team on specific growth and improvement initiatives supporting the evaluation and onboarding of new field technology and creating project management plans for their deployment.
3. Data Analysis and Recommendations: The role involves creating and analyzing data to make actionable recommendations on payment allocation sales trends liability trends and process reviews.
4. Innovation and Change Management: The employee will embrace and implement an innovation strategy define objectives and measures to further company goals and direct change management innovation sales projects including resource and budget stewardship.
5. Promote a Culture of Innovation: The role includes seeking new opportunities with partners for global growth collaborating with internal teams providing training resources and promoting a culture of innovation that supports experimentation and rewards new ideas.

Benefits we offer:

• health insurance (medical dental and vision)
• flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• paid time off
• paid holidays (12)
• life insurance
• short and longterm disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• professional development & tuition reimbursement
• career growth opportunities
• onsite gym and locker rooms (Alexandria VA office only)
• friendly collaborative culture

Qualified people of all races ethnicities ages sex genders sexual orientations national origins gender identities marital status religions veterans statuses disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview or has any questions or concerns they should contact Human Resources (). EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site). AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an EVerify Employer.