Divisional Sales Manager
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The posting
COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Global Atlantic Financial Group, KKR’s insurance division, is a growth-minded organization investing heavily in AI, data, and sales enablement technology to transform how we sell. We are hiring a Director, Divisional Sales Manager (DVP) to lead a team of 11–15 RVPs driving fixed indexed annuity, LTC, RILA, and alternatives sales through our broker-dealer partners. This role reports to the Head of Sales. We need a sales leader who can motivate and deliver results - while driving adoption of AI, data tools, and sales systems. Executive presence, strong presentation skills, and the ability to lead change management and adoption with an experienced team of salespeople that will be faced with new ways of working are critical to success in this role.
- Recruit, develop, manage, and lead a team of 11–15 RVPs. Set clear expectations, hold people accountable, coach to strengths and gaps, and drive sales production against plan
- Travel a minimum of 70 -80% of the time including ride-alongs with RVPs and attendance at internal and external events
- Drive adoption of AI, data analytics, and sales enablement technology to build scalable sales systems that improve salesperson productivity and results. Lead change management across a tenured sales force
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years in financial services; 5+ years managing sales teams
- Expert knowledge of fixed index annuities, RILA, LTC, and alternatives
- Series 6 or Series 7 and 63 required (may be required to get series 7 & 24)
- Executive presence; strong presenter who can command a room
- Proven ability to adopt and drive adoption of AI, CRM, data tools, and sales enablement technology
- Track record of leading change management with tenured or change-resistant teams
- Strong ethics and compliance mindset
The base salary for this position is $200k - $300k base salary plus variable incentive compensation
KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com . Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.
Where you can sell from
Fully remote, for people based in United States.
Taken from KKR's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.
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The application
Your details, CV and portfolio, then 15 questions.
- 1.Are you legally authorized to work for our company in the U.S.?Yes or no
- 2.Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?Yes or no
- 3.If yes, please briefly describe your current visa status.Short answer · optional
- 4.Work Authorization Expiration DateShort answer · optional
- 5.Are you currently an employee or have you been previously employed by KKR?Pick one: Yes, Currently Employed · Yes, Previously Employed · No
- 6.If yes, please provide details of the role, location and date.Short answer · optional
- 7.Do you currently have a non-compete, non-solicitation, or notice period agreement that may affect your employment with KKR? Select all that apply.Pick any: No · Yes, notice period · Yes, non-compete · Yes, non-solicit
- 8.If you replied yes to the question above, please provide details of non-compete, non-solicitation and/or notice periods.Short answer · optional
- 9.Are you currently, or have you ever been, employed by Deloitte in any capacity--for example, full-time, part-time, fixed-term, contractor/temporary, or intern/co-op/apprentice or the like?Yes or no
- 10.If yes, please provide your Deloitte employment details: job title, employment dates (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY - Present, and office/location (city, country).Short answer
- 11.Do you have any family members currently employed by KKR (inclusive of Global Atlantic Financial Company (“GA”)? For purposes of this question, a “family member” includes (a) anyone related to a KKR or GA employee by blood, adoption, fosterYes or no
- 12.If Yes, please provide the name of the current GA or KKR employee and identify the familial relationship.Short answer
- 13.I confirm that my application materials and interview responses reflect my own work and were not generated, edited, or supplemented by AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.).Yes or no
- 14.Please indicate any languages in which you are fluent.Pick any (14 options)
- 15.If you are fluent in any additional language, please specify.Short answer · optional
From KKR's apply page, checked 12 Nov 2026.
About KKR
A global investment firm (private equity, credit, real assets, capital markets) whose insurance arm, Global Atlantic, sells fixed indexed annuities, RILAs, long-term care and life products through independent marketing organizations, broker-dealers, banks, RIAs and wirehouses.
Pay schedule: Base salary plus variable incentive compensation on the field sales seats and a discretionary bonus on inside, operations and leadership seats, with a structured training and licensing program for entry sales consultants.
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