Role OverviewThe Vice President of Retail Distribution is responsible for leading GUARD's national retail agency distribution organization. This leader will oversee a regionalized field team of approximately 40 distribution professionals serving nearly 5,000 appointed agencies nationwide and will be accountable for strengthening agency partnerships, driving profitable growth, and advancing GUARD's retail distribution strategy.
What You Will Do
The ideal candidate will lead GUARD's Retail Regional Distribution organization, providing strategic direction, guidance, and support to Regional AVPs and Directors across the country. They will maintain a strong presence in the field, developing meaningful relationships with agency partners and key distribution stakeholders while driving profitable growth through agency development, sales execution, and market expansion efforts.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of distribution leadership, agency relationship management, and team development, along with the ability to execute strategies that support long-term growth and profitability.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within retail agency distribution
- Deep knowledge of the commercial insurance marketplace
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with agency principals, producers, and key distribution partners
- Strong leadership and talent development skills
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated success developing and executing distribution strategies
- Familiarity with evolving distribution technologies, digital tools, and market developments
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Salary range: $180,000-$300,000.00 USD
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