Samuel Calhoun

Experience

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  Nationwide

  Feb 1996 - Aug 1998

  Human Resources Consultant

  • Provided expert HR business consultation to various Nationwide business units, enhancing operational efficiency and employee engagement.• Spearheaded diversity and inclusion education initiatives across the entire Nationwide enterprise.• Played a pivotal role as a member of an enterprise strategic project team tasked with redesigning Human Resources for Nationwide.• Led and successfully implemented the work-stream to redefine the critical role and business model of the HR Consultant, a model that remains in place today. 部分表示

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  Nationwide Financial

  Aug 1998 - now

  • Provide strategic and visionary leadership for a team of 400+ associates, delivering inbound contact center sales and service support for life insurance, annuities, and 401K savings plans to Nationwide Financial members and financial professionals.• Inspire and lead the creation, sustainment, and growth of a world-class service culture, continuously elevating the execution of Nationwide’s mission to protect people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care.Endorsements and recommendations received from my Connections were not solicited and they did not receive any form of compensation. 部分表示 • Spearheaded the establishment of a mission, vision, and purpose that aligned with and executed Nationwide and NF’s strategic goals.• Cultivated and maintained a high-performing, highly engaged organizational culture.• Collaborated with sales, operations, marketing, and business development leaders to create and drive a world-class sales and service strategy.• Provided executive coaching to directors and front-line managers, fostering their development as leaders, and ensuring effective execution of the NF strategy.• Executive leadership accountability for $300M + in life insurance sales. 部分表示 • Led executive-level sales initiatives to achieve and exceed annuity sales goals for the Independent and Financial Institution sales channels.• Developed and executed virtual wholesaling capabilities across all lines of business within Nationwide Financial.• Executive leadership accountability for $4B in Annuity Sales, $65M in Life Insurance Sales, and $100M in Mutual Fund Sales.• Served as Chief of Staff for NF Internal Sales & Service, representing internal sales to build business partnerships and align with NF Sales and Distribution executive leaders and sales teams. 部分表示 • Provided comprehensive strategic and tactical leadership for the Investment Dealer Annuity Internal Sales desk and Circle of Excellence top-producer service departments.• Led and coached sales managers, driving successful sales outcomes and enhancing overall performance within the sales channel.• Acted as the primary internal strategic business partner to the ID annuity sales executive leader, fostering strong alignment between internal and external sales teams.• Directed and optimized the sales process and activities, successfully driving $2.5 billion in fixed and variable annuity sales. 部分表示

  • Retired

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Associate Vice President, Internal Sales & Service

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Associate Vice President, Internal Life Sales & Service

    Jan 2016 - Sept 2021

  • Associate Vice President, Sales

    Jul 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Sales Director

    Apr 2006 - Jul 2012

  • Sales Director

    Dec 2001 - Apr 2006

  • Operations Director

    Aug 1999 - Dec 2001

  • Operations Division Manager

    Aug 1998 - Aug 1999