GPS is recruiting on behalf of a growing commercial property and casualty insurance organization backed by a Fortune 500 insurance group.

This high-impact executive opportunity offers the chance to oversee Sales, Marketing, and Growth Strategy…while driving profitable growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding into new markets. Working directly with the President, you'll play a key role in shaping the company's future, securing major accounts, and developing long-term strategic partnerships.

This is an Officer-Level opportunity for a proven commercial insurance sales leader who enjoys developing business, closing complex accounts, and building teams.

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.

Apply today for confidential consideration. All inquiries and resumes are handled confidentially, and your information will not be shared without a prior discussion.

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