Territory Sales Manager (Specialty Auto Insurance): Managing independent agency accounts and driving profitable specialty auto growth across a Southern California territory with an accent on strategic sales execution, agency relationships, compliance, and market analysis. Focus on developing regional growth plans, resolving agency issues, managing broker profitability, analyzing competitive dynamics, and owning territory production results.
Location: Hybrid role in Orange County, California; must be performed in Southern California, and the candidate must reside within the assigned territory. The role includes regular in-person agency visits and business travel across the assigned territory and designated regions.
Salary: $70,000–$95,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility.
Company
hirify.global and hirify.global Services deliver affordable specialty auto coverage while maintaining strong customer service.
What you will do
Manage a portfolio of independent agencies and accounts in line with business plans, growth objectives, underwriting appetite, and Specialty Auto performance goals.
Execute marketing, sales, distribution, and regional growth strategies; establish metrics, monitor outcomes, and adjust tactics based on market conditions and agency performance.
Build consultative relationships with agency partners through in-person visits, meetings, and industry activities.
Coordinate with service, underwriting, licensing, and product teams to resolve agency issues and support compliant solutions.
Manage broker and agency profitability, production results, forecasts, pipeline activity, and annual territory growth goals.
Analyze market opportunity, company and competitor share, agency segmentation, industry changes, and emerging trends; communicate recommendations to leadership.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required.
At least five years of experience as a Field Representative or Account Manager working with independent agents and brokers in the specialty auto property and casualty insurance industry.
Must have established knowledge of and relationships with Specialty Auto independent agency owners and relevant trade associations within the state.
Ability to manage increasing levels of responsibility and territory complexity.
Strong understanding of insurance terminology, concepts, coverage, and specialty auto products; ability to interpret industry publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Strong verbal and written communication, professional representation, negotiation, problem-solving, prioritization, multitasking, and deadline-management skills.
Ability to communicate with agency staff, owners, vendors, executives, and internal leadership and adapt communication to different audiences and situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, internet-based tools, new software, and evolving technology; ability to work in a paperless environment and use technology for account, travel, and reporting management.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must reside within the assigned territory and maintain a designated private remote workstation for confidential business activities.
Nice to have
College degree preferred.
Culture & Benefits
Company values emphasize doing the right thing, authenticity, continuous learning, and execution.
Hybrid remote work with a designated remote workstation and a company vehicle included.
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 401(k), and company-observed holidays.
Additional annual bonus may be available based on individual and organizational performance.