Regional Sales Vice President- Employee Benefits (Western Region)

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A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Role 

The Regional Sales Vice President (RSVP), Employee Benefits – Western Region leads a geographically aligned, multi-product sales organization responsible for driving profitable growth across Life, Absence & Disability (LAD) and Voluntary Benefits. This role supports the Western Region and executes an integrated go-to-market strategy that increases new business, strengthens retention, and enhances customer value. The RSVP plays a key role in advancing enterprise integration initiatives, strengthening broker and consultant relationships, and cultivating a collaborative, performance-driven sales culture. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead and execute a regional sales strategy aligned to enterprise growth objectives 

• Drive performance across new business production, retention, and profitability 

• Lead, coach, and develop sales leaders and geographically dispersed field teams 

• Unify LAD and Voluntary Benefits sales execution into a cohesive market approach 

• Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, consultants, and distribution partners across the Western Region 

• Partner cross-functionally with underwriting, product, marketing, enrollment, and client management teams 

• Advance talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness 

• Support enterprise initiatives such as national accounts growth, voluntary benefits expansion, and digital enablement 

What You’ll Bring – Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field 

• 10+ years of experience in the employee benefits industry 

• 5+ years of senior sales leadership experience and/or demonstrated competency to lead and manage multi-level teams   

• Demonstrated strength and credibility in broker and consultant relationships within the Western Region 

• Deep knowledge of key Western Region markets and competitive dynamics 

• Proven success driving growth across group and/or voluntary benefits 

• Experience leading through organizational change or integration 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience leading integrated LAD and Voluntary Benefits sales organizations 

• National accounts or complex distribution experience 

• Advanced industry designations (e.g., CLU, CEBS, RHU) 

Licensure 

Life and Health license (or ability to obtain). 

Location & Travel 

This role supports the Western Region and requires the successful candidate to be located within the territory or in close proximity to enable frequent travel into the region. Regular travel is required (approximately 40–60%) aligned to regional and national business