Advanced Designs Field Director

United States, California, Newport Beach

May 11, 2026

Advanced Sales Field Director
We’re actively seeking a talented Advanced Sales Field Director to join our Advanced Designs team in Newport Beach, CA. The role can be hybrid or fully remote (depending on location).

Advanced Sales Director provides technical and marketing support to financial advisors, professional advisors, field management and other support personnel in furtherance of advanced life insurance sales in the estate planning, retirement planning, business succession, and executive benefits markets.

How you’ll help us move forward:

Provide exceptional advanced case design support to Pacific Life recruiters, financial advisors, and professional advisors in the areas of estate, retirement, business, and charitable planning.

Conduct phone or virtual consultations with Pacific Life recruiters, financial advisors and professional advisors.

Develop marketing, sales, and educational materials on advanced concepts in estate, retirement, business and charitable planning.

Present at internal and industry meetings, as well as deliver informal presentations during office visits or to study groups.

Develop strong relationships with Pacific Life recruiters and financial advisors.

Responsible for understanding Pacific Life's financial underwriting guidelines and rationale for such guidelines.

Stay abreast of any regulatory/legislative changes impacting our industry to ensure that our organization, distributors and sales personnel are well‑informed

Execute additional tasks as assigned.

The experience you bring:

Bachelor’s Degree

JD Degree

7+ years supporting advanced life insurance sales in the estate planning, retirement planning, business succession, and executive benefits markets.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and delivering engaging presentations

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with the Advanced Designs team and across functional areas

Ability to communicate effectively with Pacific Life recruiters, financial advisors, and professional advisors such as attorneys and CPAs.

Ability to travel extensively

What makes you stand out:

LLM in Taxation, CPA, CLU, or ChFC

Base salary for this position is $180,000 - $190,000, with incentive pay based on sales performance.

Base Pay Range
The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.

Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Program.

Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

EEO Statement
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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