Assistant Regional Vice President, Personal Lines

Travelers • Portland, OR

8d • $161,400 - $266,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

With broad oversight, the Assistant Regional Vice President (ARVP) assists the Regional Vice President in strategic management of the agency plant and has primary responsibility for marketing strategy and business development driving profitable growth for the assigned territory.

This position manages others (RSDs, Sr. Sales Executives, and Sales Executives).

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of insurance sales experience, with experience in agency sales, product management, underwriting, operations.
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time.
• Must be able to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Personal Insurance Lines.
• Bachelor's degree in Sales/marketing or equivalent experience.
• Master ability to Influence the Sale: ability to convince current and prospective agents to represent and promote Travelers products and services.
• Master ability to deliver results: ability to focus on the bottom line and push self and others to meet set goals.
• Master Relationship Management skills: superior interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Master Communication skills: strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Master ability to adapt to change.
• Demonstrates master problem solving skills and ability to exercise decisive Judgment.
• Demonstrates Integrity.
• Advanced ability to Lead and motivate others: Ability to direct and provide guidance to others.
• Empowers others.
• Creates a positive working environment.
• Advanced ability to Coach and Develop Others: Ability to collaborate, provide constructive feedback and actively listen.
• Advanced Strategic thinking: Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.
• Broad knowledge and perspective and Is future oriented.
• Advanced Distribution Focus.
• Advanced ability to Plan and organize.
• Ability to organize self and others.
• Advanced ability to focus on Continuous Improvement.
• Demonstrates advanced Courage of Convictions.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products with ability to manipulate data in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint quickly and accurately.
• Definition of Advanced Skills/Competencies: Demonstrated advanced knowledge and ability and can apply the competency in new or complex situations.
• May guide other professionals.
• Definition of Master Skills/Competencies: Demonstrates expert knowledge and ability, and can apply the competency in the most complex situations.
• Develops new approaches, methods or policies in the area.
• Is recognized as an expert, internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, coaching and mentoring Regional Sales Directors, Sales Executives and Sr. Sales Executives to achieve Regional goals.
• Coaches and trains staff in agency managements, sales, PI business, and financial management.
• Applies effective performance management practices.
• Provides coaching and management to Regional Sales Directors to meet performance results.
• Holds Regional Sales Directors accountable for managing business partnerships with Claim, Business Centers, other Travelers and PI distribution channels, and Home Office business units.
• Develops a strong distribution network for PI products through the independent agency system and related systems.
• Explores feasibility of alternative distribution channels.
• Drives the development and execution of strategies to produce profitable Personal Insurance business.
• Develops overall sales and distribution strategy for Personal Insurance, consistent with overall Personal Insurance objectives and initiatives.
• Ensures that staff and agency development strategies are executed to achieve business objectives.
• Monitors and influences the regulatory and competitive environment and adjusts strategies to appropriately reflect the interest of the PI business.
• Provides input into rates and product pricing in light of sales initiatives and results.
• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate processes are in place to define, monitor and measure key results of PI sales distribution staff.
• Makes decision adjustments based on the data and environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager