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Chief Sales Officer

General Placement Service · Kansas City, MO, USA ·

Pay:
$250,000-$300,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies for new business production, customer retention, and profitable growth.
  • Personally pursue large accounts, lead presentations and negotiations, and close new business.
  • Build relationships with business owners, franchise systems, multi-location operators, associations, and strategic partners.
  • Assume key customer relationships and sales responsibilities currently managed by the President.
  • Build, coach, and lead a sales team with clear production goals and accountability.
  • Align Sales, Marketing, and Client Service to improve customer acquisition, retention, and account development.
  • Partner with underwriting and other business leaders to align growth with risk appetite and profitability.
  • Use CRM data and performance metrics to manage pipelines, forecast results, and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive commercial property and casualty insurance experience.
  • Agency or brokerage background strongly preferred, with demonstrated success producing large commercial accounts.
  • Experience leading sales professionals, developing talent, and delivering profitable growth.
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-development skills.
  • Broad understanding of commercial insurance coverages, underwriting, and customer service.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and insurance designations preferred.
  • Ability to work in the Kansas City office and travel one week a month.

Why you should take this job

  • Base salary of $250,000–$300,000 + commissions ($450k-$600k+ all-in) .
  • Additional Officer-level benefits and profit-sharing.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Opportunity to work directly with the President and help shape the company’s growth.
  • Established business platform with the opportunity to build and lead a sales organization.

Compensation

$250,000-$300,000 per year

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