Sales Strategist - American Heritage

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Job Summary

The Standard is hiring and we’re looking for a Captive Sales Strategist!  This position is accountable for establishing, leading, and scaling the company’s captive practice as a strategic growth engine within the voluntary benefits portfolio. In this role, you will define market strategy, build internal and external expertise, and drive the integration of captive solutions across distribution, underwriting, and client engagement. Unlike account or partnership management roles, this position serves as a strategist, responsible for thought leadership, revenue growth strategy, pricing and profitability frameworks, and the development of best practices that position the organization as a market leader. You will partner with executives, consultants, brokers, and internal stakeholders to influence adoption of captive solutions, transforming these offerings into a material, sustainable line of business.

• Market & Practice Strategy. Define and execute the overall business strategy for captive, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Establish the roadmap for scaling the captive portfolio into a material revenue stream ($10M+). Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes to refine practice positioning.

• Product & Pricing Leadership. Lead the design and implementation of pricing strategies and profitability measures for large and complex risks. Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and finance to ensure products remain competitive while meeting margin targets. Guide innovation and evolution of captive product offerings.

• Thought Leadership & Stakeholder Influence. Serve as the internal and external subject matter expert on captive solutions.Represent the company at industry events, with brokers, consultants, and thought leadership forums. Partner with sales leadership and National Account teams to embed practice expertise into market pursuits.

• Client & Distribution Consultation. Provide consultative expertise to top-tier clients, brokers, and consultants on when and how to leverage captive models. Influence distribution strategy by integrating captive into broader voluntary sales channels.

* Ability to work remotely within the United States.*

* Ability to travel throughout the US several times per month is a requirement of the role. *

* Prior sales or relationship management experience, with a focus on employee benefits, is a requirement of the role. *

* Life & health licensing is a requirement of the role. *

Skills and Background You’ll Need

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• EXPERIENCE: Minimum 8–10 years of experience in sales or relationship management, with a focus on life insurance, employee benefits, or financial risk management. Proven track record in thought leadership, product development, or strategic business management.

• Prefer experience building or managing captive insurance programs. Consulting with large and complex employer groups or national accounts.

• LICENSING: Active life & health license.

• PREFERRED LICENSING: FLMI, CPCU, or CEBS.

• TRAVEL: Must be able to travel throughout the United States several times per month

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Strategic Visioning: Considers different future scenarios, opportunities and risks to generate operational plans that align with the business unit/function’s strategic vision.

• Adaptability - Demonstrates willingness to try new and innovative processes and approaches.

• Winning Together: Work as a collaborative member on the Employee Benefits team strategizing and driving sales success.

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We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 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 — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

• Performance guarantees may be applied to roles with highly incentivized compensation plans for a specified period of time to support a new hire’s transition into the sales incentive plan.

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Compensation is made up of a base salary, incentives, and/or other bonuses when applicable. This is a minimum range that can be increased based on performance and sales activity.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.