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Modern Woodmen of America · 2 hours ago

Director of Distribution

Rock Island, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, and they are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Distribution to lead their distribution and agency operations. The Director will enhance recruiting, onboarding, retention, and overall productivity across the organization.

FinanceFinancial ServicesLife Insurance

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee field support services, including field development and agency contracting

Serve as the primary liaison between field leadership and the home office to ensure seamless daily operations

Drive execution of strategic initiatives and operational tasks across the organization

Partner with senior managers to strengthen recruiting and onboarding processes

Monitor and enhance strategies for attracting and retaining top talent

Champion productivity improvements across regional teams

Lead training and development programs for field sales staff and internal teams

Mentor emerging leaders and foster a culture of growth and accountability

Develop a deep understanding of Modern Woodmen’s products, fraternal mission, and broker-dealer operations

Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes

Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Advocate for the needs of both field and home office teams to drive alignment and shared success

Qualification

Life insurance knowledgeFINRA certificationsLeadershipStrategic thinkingAnalytical abilitySales experienceBroker-dealer experienceMBAOnboardingRetention strategiesMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required

MBA strongly preferred

FINRA Series SIE, 6, 63, and 26 required

Minimum of 10 years of proven experience and deep knowledge in the life insurance and annuity industry

Demonstrated success in prior sales roles

Familiarity with both field and home office operations

Strong strategic thinking, analytical ability, and exceptional leadership capabilities

Preferred

Additional professional designations such as LOMA Fellowship, ChFC, CLU, or CFP are a plus

Broker-dealer experience preferred

Benefits

Pay: The annual salary range is $175,000-$225,000.

Work Arrangements: This is a full-time office focused, salaried position.

Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members.

Respect for personal time : We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays.

Professional growth : Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.

Great culture : We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.

A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view!

On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.

A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought.

Exceptional benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Company-paid retirement plan

Matching 401(k) plan

Employee Impact Bonus

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance.

Group term life insurance.

Long-term and short-term disability.

Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance