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SeaCoast Underwriters, Inc. is now Risk Placement Services · 3 months ago

Area President

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Risk Placement Services is a dynamic company that values collaboration and creativity. They are seeking an Area President to lead a high-performing, sales-driven team, focusing on growth, profitability, and strategic leadership while overseeing branch operations and engaging with clients and partners.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Leads a sales-driven team, actively recruiting, developing, and mentoring production talent to drive branch growth and profitability

Regular travel to engage with clients, producers, carrier partners and stakeholders to represent the branch in broader market and leadership forums

Oversees branch operations, including administrative, financial, and data processing functions, while delegating tactical tasks to empower strategic leadership

Develops and executes succession planning, including identifying and mentoring junior branch managers and sub-leaders to ensure continuity and scalability

Collaborates with regional and corporate leadership to align branch goals with broader organizational strategies, including compensation modeling and structural evolution

Makes strategic decisions regarding branch staffing, including internal promotions and external hires, and manages transitions with sensitivity to team dynamics and communication

Maintains and enhances branch culture, fostering collaboration and trust while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with company standards

Coordinates special projects such as branch consolidations, leadership development pilots, and compensation restructuring to support long-term growth

Partners with HR and Finance to ensure competitive compensation structures, balancing base salary, bonus eligibility, and draw models to attract top talent

Supports sales enablement and training, ensuring new hires and existing producers receive the guidance and resources needed to succeed

Qualification

Sales capabilitiesInsurance knowledgeLeadership skillsBusiness developmentTeam managementProactive mindsetAgility in strategyCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience required

Understands accepted insurance practices and principles

Has general knowledge of computer operating and network systems as well as technological knowledge to facilitate decisions regarding branch

Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Excellent business development and sales capabilities, with a track record of achieving revenue targets

Demonstrates a proactive mindset in exploring industry trends and applying innovative practices to insurance and financial operations

Demonstrates agility in navigating evolving market dynamics, proactively adjusting strategies and operational priorities to align with shifting business conditions and customer needs