Growth Initiatives Manager (AVP/VP level)

Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Inland Marine, Executive Lines and Construction Professionals & Environmental. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.
You will be the Growth Initiatives Manager on our marketing team that will lead and drive revenue growth initiatives across the organization. You will seek out opportunities through identification and analysis through execution. Navigate relationships across all levels and functions, problem solve, impact-oriented, self-starter, and resourceful.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and assess the feasibility and viability of potential growth initiatives and partnerships that align with business unit and corporate goals.
• Communicate strategic objectives and updates to key stakeholders.
• Lead or co-lead cross-functional teams to drive and implement identified growth initiatives.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally; determine who and when to involve other departments.
• Anticipate potential challenges and risks associated with growth initiatives and develop mitigation plans.
• Drive organizational change management to support the successful implementation of the growth initiatives.
• Track project performance and provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on status/impact of initiatives.
• Be a thought partner with the initiative sponsor and program managers.
• Work with analysts, project managers and SMEs to shepherd initiatives through development stages, from analysis to execution.
• Develop and manage roadmaps, timelines, and budgets.
• Overseeing the design, prototyping, and testing phases to ensure specifications are met.
• Working with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and positioning.
• Monitoring performance post-launch and incorporating feedback into future development.
• Manage stakeholder communication, providing regular updates on product progress and milestones.
• Ensures that every phase of a particular project proceeds as scheduled.
• Makes adjustments and updates to a development plan when the current idea is not working.
• Organize and present projects for reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years deep domain expertise in commercial P&C or Excess Liability insurance experience.
• 5+ years working leading revenue growth initiatives (Strategy, Corporate Development, M&A, and GTM)
• Managing General Agent (MGA) knowledge and experience highly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solver with the drive and determination to lead our program leaders to be successful in the market.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with program managers, underwriters, IT staff, project managers and independent brokers and agents.
• Able to understand, troubleshoot issues and determine the cause of a plan’s success or failure.
• Prior experience leading teams.

LOCATION

• Remote 

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

• $140,000- $210,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location
• Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
• Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
• Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver
• Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Summer Hours, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental (primary or secondary caregiver) leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.

CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.