Western Regional VP of Growth & Partnerships

Guardian Life; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life seeks a Western Regional Vice President, fully remote in the Western United States, to partner with Principal Owners and Financial Representatives. You will drive growth, productivity, and leadership across the field distribution network, providing consultative guidance and strategic planning.

The role emphasizes data-driven coaching, succession development, and collaboration with Wealth Management, Compliance, and Legal, with travel 50–60% as needed to expand partnerships and

Qualifications

• Experience consulting on sales growth within field-based or financial services environments.
• Ability to develop business plans aligned to growth initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building across field and home office.
• Understanding of distribution economics and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and production outcomes by expanding distribution and improving performance.
• Partner with Principal Owners and field leaders to boost productivity using data and coaching.
• Support firm expansion and strategic initiatives, including growth opportunities.
• Serve as liaison between Field and Home Office on complex business and regulatory matters.
• Influence and support succession planning across firms to ensure leadership depth.
• Align initiatives with Guardian's overall strategy and drive momentum.

Skills

Sales growth

Business planning

Influence production

Relationship building

Distribution economics

Compensation structures

Leadership

Job description

Guardian Life seeks a Western Regional Vice President, fully remote in the Western United States, to partner with Principal Owners and Financial Representatives. You will drive growth, productivity, and leadership across the field distribution network, providing consultative guidance and strategic planning.

The role emphasizes data-driven coaching, succession development, and collaboration with Wealth Management, Compliance, and Legal, with travel 50–60% as needed to expand partnerships and