Regional Sales Vice President- Employee Benefits (Western Region)

Standard Insurance Company • Portland, OR

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Life and Health license (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading integrated LAD and Voluntary Benefits sales organizations
• National accounts or complex distribution experience
• Advanced industry designations (e.g., CLU, CEBS, RHU)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

What This Job Offers

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