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Director of MMFA Internal Sales
Springfield, Massachusetts
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Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
“Since our founding in 1851, mutuality has put our policyowners at the center of everything we do. At our core, we’re a company of people helping people in their time of need, and that spirit extends to the culture we’ve built at our company. Our employees support and rely on each other each day, collaborating to deliver the best solutions for our customers and help millions more secure their future and protect the ones they love.”
Job Description
Director of MMFA Internal Sales
Springfield, MA
The Opportunity
MassMutual Financial Advisors (MMFA) isseekingan experienced and people-focusedDirector, Internal Salesto lead and evolve the MMFA Internal Sales Desk supporting MMFA Career Agents and MMFA-affiliated Brokers. This roleis responsible forbuilding a high-performing internal sales organization that accelerates growth across Life, Annuity, and Disability solutions while delivering a best-in-class advisor experience.
As a member of the MMFA National Sales team, this Director will report to the Head of MMFA Advanced Markets and Internal Sales and will partner insettingthe strategy, operating model, and talent agenda for the internal sales desk. The role emphasizes coaching internal sales associates, aligning activity to MMFA distribution priorities, strengthening partnership with external sales and agency leadership, and embedding disciplined sales management, analytics, and enablement practices.
The Team
National Sales is a team of experts (Advanced Sales, Wholesalers, Internal Wholesalers, Strategy/Planning) that MMFA Advisors and Brokers go to when needing exceptional financial solutions for their clients. We collaborate closely with MMFA firms/agencies, agency specialists, and home office partners to deliver exceptionalexpertise, specialized guidance, and tailored solutions to MMFA advisors and brokers. Our partnership empowers advisors and brokers to strengthen client relationships, plan confidently for their clients’ financial futures, and grow balanced practices.
The Impact
TheDirector, Internal Saleswill lead anInternal Wholesaling team to deliver proactive, high‑quality sales support and drive growth across MMFA. This role translates national sales strategy into clear execution, builds a strong coaching culture, and partners across the organization to maximize advisor engagement, pipeline development, and overall territory performance.
Team Leadership & Development– Lead, coach, and develop Internal Wholesalers to drive sales effectiveness and high‑quality advisor engagement
Coaching Culture– Build a culture focused on consultative selling, opportunity identification, and strong territory execution
Strategy Execution– Translate national sales strategy into clear priorities, KPIs, and activity expectations
Performance Management– Drive accountability, recognition, and results aligned to sales goals andbehaviors
Territory Alignment– Partner with External Wholesalers, agency leadership, and brokerage partners to execute coordinated territory strategies
Sales Campaigns– Design and execute internal campaigns supporting product priorities and balanced growth across Life, Annuity, and Disability
Advisor Focus– Enable teams toidentifyhigh‑value opportunities and act as trusted partners to External Wholesalers
Metrics & Insights– Establish and monitor performance metrics (productivity, pipeline, conversion, advisor experience)
Data & Planning– Partner with Sales Strategy & Planning toidentifygaps and unlock growth opportunities
Tools & Discipline– Ensure effective use of Salesforce and sales tools for pipeline management and performance visibility
Talent Strategy– Own hiring, onboarding, development, and succession planning for the internal sales team
Learning & Development– Partner with Learning, HR, and Sales Enablement to deliver ongoing capability building
Cross-Functional Collaboration– Work with Product, Marketing, Underwriting, New Business, and Service teams to support a seamless advisor experience
Risk & Compliance– Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Culture & Engagement– Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
The Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in wholesaling, internal sales, or sales leadership within financial services
FINRA licenses Series 6 or Series 7requiredat time of application
Life & Health license (state of residence)requiredat time of application
FINRA licenses Series 26 or 24 at time of application or must obtain within 6 months of hire
Travel as needed (estimated 10% - 20%)
High School Diploma
The Ideal Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of people leadership preferred, including coaching and performance management.
Deep knowledge of individual Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Annuity products, including career agent and broker distribution models.
ProficiencyleveragingSalesforce and sales enablement tools to drive execution and insight.
Proven leader with a strongtrack recordof building, coaching, and leading high-performing internal, wholesaling, or multi-team sales organizations.
Strategic thought leader who excels in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.
Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to manage goals, KPIs, resources, and performance metrics.
Excellent interpersonal,communication, and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Proven experience driving process improvement, change leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
What You Can Expect atMassMutual
MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-drivenorganizationthat values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:
Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset
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Salary Range: $115,900-$152,100
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By the numbers*
- 85% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
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% of employee respondents say the work they do at MassMutual is meaningful - 85% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
*Source: 2025 MassMutual employee engagement survey
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
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