Director or AVP, Distribution Management

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies•Alpharetta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a proven distribution leader to drive profitable growth, strengthen agency partnerships, and lead a high-performing team across a multi-state region. This position may be filled at either the Director or AVP level based on the selected candidate's experience, leadership background, and demonstrated success in distribution management. This is a highly visible, field-based leadership role. Frequent travel throughout the region is an essential part of the position, requiring regular face-to-face interaction with agency partners, Territory Managers, and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will spend significant time in the field developing relationships, coaching sales talent, identifying growth opportunities, and driving profitable business results. Region includes the following states: ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NJ, NY, PA, WV, DE.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience leading field distribution or sales teams (for Director level).
A track record of coaching and developing Territory Managers.
Strong relationships within the insurance agency community.
Experience executing sales and distribution strategies that drive growth.
Consistent success delivering premium growth and profitable results.
Knowledge of commercial insurance products, including Workers' Compensation, Businessowners', Commercial Auto, Property, General Liability, and Umbrella coverage.
Familiarity with the region's agency landscape and market dynamics.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the region.
7-10+ years of progressive distribution leadership experience (for AVP level).
Experience leading multi-state territories or large regional teams (for AVP level).
A history of developing future leaders and building strong teams (for AVP level).
Experience shaping distribution strategy and leading business initiatives (for AVP level).
Strong agency relationships and a proven record of profitable growth (for AVP level).
Broad commercial insurance expertise, including Workers' Compensation, Businessowners', Commercial Auto, and Umbrella (for AVP level).
Deep understanding of regional market conditions and agency networks (for AVP level).
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Proficiency with Excel.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Power BI experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Territory Managers across the region.
Build and strengthen relationships with agency partners to drive profitable growth.
Execute sales and distribution strategies that support regional business objectives.
Identify market opportunities and expand GUARD's presence across the region.
Monitor agency performance, market conditions, and competitive activity to guide business decisions.
Partner with distribution leadership to support territory planning, growth initiatives, and overall business performance.