About this opportunity
HUB International lists this Chief Sales Officer opportunity in santa barbara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Hub
In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the worlds' largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected-through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep and one-of -a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community.
About Hub
In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the worlds' largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected-through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep and one-of -a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community.
The Opportunity
The Chief Sales Officer (CSO) is the senior sales executive for CNC, accountable for the overall sales performance, producer development, and growth strategy across all lines of business — Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits, Personal Lines, and Retirement & Private Wealth. The CSO leads and develops the region's Sales Leaders, sets production goals and organic growth targets, and builds a culture of accountability and coaching throughout the sales organization. The CSO serves as a key member of the CNC Executive Management Team, partnering with the Regional President and Line of Business leaders to drive cross-sell strategy, producer recruiting, and long-range revenue growth.
Duties & Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Executive Leadership
Develops and executes the regional sales strategy in partnership with the Regional President and Executive Management Team.
Sets production goals and organic growth targets by Sales Leader cohort, line of business, and market segment.
Reviews pipeline data and production performance across the region; reports results to the Regional President and Executive Management Team.
Serves as a member of the CNC Executive Management Team, contributing to overall business strategy and decision-making.
Sales Leadership & Team Performance
Leads, coaches, and develops CNC's Sales Leaders; holds them accountable for cohort production goals and producer development.
Establishes a region-wide sales culture that maximizes producer strengths and drives accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
Identifies underperformance at the Sales Leader or cohort level and directs corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
Cross-Sell & Line of Business Coordination
Champions cross-sell initiatives across Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits, Personal Lines, and Retirement & Private Wealth to maximize client wallet share.
Partners with Line of Business leaders to align sales efforts, share best practices, and coordinate go-to-market strategies.
Producer & Sales Leader Talent
Owns region-wide producer and Sales Leader recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning.
Partners with HR on producer and Sales Leader compensation plan design and incentive structures.
Establishes region-wide standards for producer development, coaching, and performance accountability.
Market Development & External Presence
Builds and maintains relationships with prospective clients, carriers, referral sources, and centers of influence across the region.
Represents HUB CNC at industry events, trade associations, and community organizations.
Operational Excellence
Owns region-wide sales reporting, CRM discipline, and pipeline management standards.
Partners with the VP, Sales Operations & Client Strategies on sales process optimization, pipeline reporting infrastructure, and sales analytics to support regional decision-making.
Partners with the Regional President on M&A target identification and producer recruiting from acquired agencies.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Key Performance Indicators
New Business Growth: Region meets or exceeds CNC new business growth standard; measured by new-to-base revenue generated across all Sales Leader cohorts annually.
Organic Growth: Region meets or exceeds CNC organic growth standard; measured by year-over-year revenue growth across all lines of business.
Cross-Sell Penetration: Region meets or exceeds CNC cross-sell standard; measured by cross-sell revenue as a percentage of total regional book across Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits, Personal Lines, and Retirement & Private Wealth.
Client & Revenue Retention: Region meets or exceeds CNC retention standard; measured by client count and revenue retained year-over-year across all lines of business.
Producer Recruiting & Development: Region maintains a healthy investment in producer recruiting and development, measured by net unvalidated producer payroll (NUPP) as a percentage of revenue and new business sales velocity relative to prior-year commissions.
Pipeline Health: All Sales Leader cohorts maintain active, current pipeline records; measured by pipeline coverage ratio and stage-to-close conversion across the region.
Profitability Contribution: Region's growth contributes to CNC's profitability
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Worksite address
santa barbara, CA, 93190, US
Who can apply
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