Senior District Sales Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior District Sales Manager based in the United States.

As Senior District Sales Manager, you will lead the growth and performance of an independent insurance agency network across the Southern Tier of New York. You will recruit, develop, coach, and motivate agents while helping them strengthen sales performance, underwriting practices, profitability, and customer relationships. Working from home within your assigned territory, you will serve as a key link between independent agents and the broader organization, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions to business challenges.

You will shape agency business plans, establish performance goals, and support initiatives that drive sustainable growth and service excellence. Through regular field engagement, industry knowledge, and community involvement, you will build trusted partnerships and help agents capitalize on new market opportunities. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced insurance or sales professional who enjoys developing talent, influencing results, and building strong relationships across a dynamic regional market.

• Recruit and develop independent agents:
  Identify, recruit, hire, train, and develop agents, helping them build the skills and capabilities needed to grow their businesses and serve customers effectively.
• Drive sales performance:
  Coach and motivate agents throughout the sales process, promote effective selling practices, and hold agency partners accountable for agreed performance goals and business outcomes.
• Manage agency performance and profitability:
  Work with agents to develop short- and long-term business plans, establish measurable objectives, and implement strategies that improve growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee underwriting and compliance:
  Conduct individual performance reviews covering underwriting, re-underwriting, profitability, and compliance results. Identify areas for improvement and partner with agents on corrective action plans when necessary.
• Provide expert guidance and problem-solving support:
  Serve as a subject matter expert and knowledge resource for independent agents and their teams, helping them address sales, marketing, agency management, underwriting, and customer service challenges.
• Strengthen customer and policyholder relationships:
  Represent the organization professionally, support positive policyholder experiences, and help agents resolve complaints and service issues effectively.
• Act as a liaison between agents and internal teams:
  Communicate organizational updates, clarify policy and process changes, and coordinate solutions to sales, underwriting, and customer service concerns.
• Promote sales initiatives and best practices:
  Implement effective sales strategies, support promotional campaigns and sales contests, share proven practices, and help agents respond to changing market conditions.
• Represent the organization externally:
  Participate in community activities, industry events, and other professional engagements to strengthen relationships and maintain a positive market presence.
• Monitor industry developments:
  Maintain current knowledge of insurance industry trends, products, market opportunities, and emerging practices to provide relevant advice and support to agency partners.
• Collaborate on regional strategy:
  Work with branch leadership to assess agency results, identify performance trends, and prioritize initiatives that support regional business objectives.
• Maintain effective field operations:
  Manage a territory-based schedule that includes extensive local travel and occasional…