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.