Description
Job Summary
GuideStone is embarking on a bold new chapter in how we serve our ministry partners through Property & Casualty insurance. With over 107 years of trusted service, we are launching a proprietary insurance product designed to meet the unique needs of faith-based organizations. This initiative reflects our commitment to providing tailored, mission-aligned coverage that empowers ministries to focus on their calling with confidence and clarity.
This role offers the rare opportunity to experience the energy and innovation of a start-up including building a sales strategy, team, and market presence from the ground up, while being backed by the stability, resources, and reputation of a well-established organization. You’ll be a key architect in shaping the future of GuideStone’s commercial insurance offerings, driving growth in a newly formed internal agency, and helping define how we engage with ministry partners in a changing insurance landscape.
GuideStone is proud to offer a high-quality work environment that includes:
- A hybrid schedule (3 days per week in-office)
- Excellent benefits
- A mission-driven culture rooted in integrity, service, and purpose
- A workplace that values professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance
What You’ll Do
- Lead strategic sales planning, team development, and market expansion for GuideStone’s proprietary and brokered P&C products.
- Build and lead a high-performing sales team aligned with GuideStone’s mission and business goals.
- Drive new business acquisition and client retention across assigned territories.
- Collaborate with agency leadership and executive management to align sales efforts with enterprise strategy.
- Represent GuideStone at industry events and build relationships with key external stakeholders.
- Oversee sales training, performance reviews, and professional development for the team.
- Ensure compliance with agency guidelines and all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
- Prepare and present regular reports on sales metrics, market trends, and team performance.
Requirements
What You Need
- Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial P&C insurance sales, account management, or a related leadership role.
- Proven success in exceeding sales targets and growing client portfolios.
- Strong strategic planning, leadership, and team-building capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage C-level stakeholders.
- Applicable state P&C and Life & Health Insurance licenses required; CIC certification preferred.
- Deep understanding of the commercial insurance landscape and ministry-focused client needs.
- Ability to travel up to 40% annually.
- Active membership of an evangelical church or a similarly aligned Christian community that shares GuideStone’s ministry values is highly preferred.
