[Hiring] Senior Regional Sales Manager @West Bend Insurance Company

Role Description

Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize business opportunities through independent insurance agencies within the assigned territory. Support, measure, and monitor internal and external sales efforts including short-term promotions, social media opportunities, rollovers, co-op, etc.

This is a fully remote/work from home role where you will spend 50% of your time in the field, servicing the Chicago territory. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

As a Senior Regional Sales Manager, you’ll lead the strategy and execution behind territory growth – working through independent agency partnerships to drive results that align with our long-term business goals.

• Design and implement targeted territory strategies that unlock growth opportunities across your agency network
• Strengthen and expand agency partnerships, while identifying and onboarding new agencies
• Partner with sales leadership to consistently meet or exceed production goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to agents, providing guidance, support, and responsive service
• Collaborate closely with underwriting to align market insights with decision-making and identify areas of opportunity or risk
• Analyze territory and agency performance, using data to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement
• Develop and lead trainings, sales programs, and engagement initiatives (virtual and in-person) that help agencies grow profitably

Qualifications

• 5+ years of property & casualty insurance experience
• Strong knowledge of products, underwriting, and regulatory landscape
• A track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools and data/CRM platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)
• CIC or CPCU designation
• Valid agent’s and driver’s licenses

Requirements

• Comfortable operating independently
• Ability to influence across teams
• Skilled in navigating both strategy and execution

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire
• Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
• Bonus eligible based on performance