Sales Team Manager
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Renton, WA
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 26 December 2025
Company Details
Berkley Accident and Health is a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. With our entrepreneurial culture and a strong emphasis on analytics, we can help employers better manage their risk. We offer a broad range of products, including employer stop loss, benefit captives, provider stop loss, HMO reinsurance, and specialty accident. The key to Berkley’s success is our nimble approach to risk – our ability to quickly understand, think through, and devise a plan that addresses each client’s challenges, coupled with the strong backing of a Fortune 500 company. Our parent company, W. R. Berkley Corporation, is one of the largest and best managed property/casualty insurers in the United States.
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This is a remote position with travel focused on the Northwest region.
The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
As a Regional Sales Manager, you'll develop medical stop loss/captive program projects and opportunities in the Northwest Region. You will devise and execute on a detailed, focused sales plan to identify target markets needed to hit sales goals, direct distribution of group captive programs by building a network of preferred producers, and creating new distribution outlets and facilitating marketing efforts to utilize alternative distribution methods including cross marketing through the Berkley family of companies, email blasts and newsletters, and attending industry events and seminars. We will train in captives, as long as you have stop loss sales experience.
What you can expect:
- Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
- Internal mobility opportunities
- Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
- Opportunity to impact change
- Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education
We'll count on you to:
- Develop and manage distribution within assigned region (Southwest Region)
- Identify sources, industries, organizations, and business alliances that present opportunities for
- new program development within assigned region
- Generate and facilitate high monthly volume of pre-qualified submissions for open portfolio of captive programs
- Support growth initiatives of open established programs
- Call on and develop relationships with agencies and sources within the assigned region
- Establish and maintain relationships and program status with key contacts at all existing and assigned programs within assigned region
- Leverage Berkley ESL Sales team relationships, established sources, and referrals to increase new program pipeline and existing program growth
- Seek out and increase expertise in various current and emerging risk management solutions
Qualifications
What you need to have:
- 10+ years sales experience, with an emphasis on medical stop loss insurance (will train in captives)
- Knowledge of principles and methods for selling group insurance products, including marketing
- strategy sales presentations
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with internal and external customers
- Ability to be productive independently, yet work in a team environment
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
What makes you stand out:
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong knowledge of available products
- Creativity and problem-solving skills a plus
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Pay range - base salary and commission: $150,000 to $500,000 • This position is commission driven • Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and generous profit-sharing plans The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.Sponsorship Details
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Frequently asked questions
Renton, WA has a growing demand for sales leadership, especially in insurance and risk management sectors. Candidates with strong medical stop loss knowledge and regional sales experience find a competitive edge. Networking locally and understanding the northwest sales market dynamics can significantly boost your chances.
Success in the Pacific Northwest requires tailoring sales plans to regional industries, leveraging local business networks, and integrating cross-marketing with related insurance services. Emphasizing relationship-building with agencies and adapting to diverse client risk profiles is essential for sustained growth.
Top Sales Team Managers excel in negotiation, strategic planning, and independent productivity. Deep understanding of group insurance sales methods combined with creativity in problem-solving sets leaders apart, enabling them to navigate complex captive insurance sales and exceed targets.
Sales Team Managers can progress to senior regional director roles or cross-functional leadership within insurance firms. Gaining expertise in emerging risk management products and demonstrating consistent sales growth often leads to executive positions and broader strategic responsibilities.
At Nautilus, the Sales Team Manager role integrates innovative risk management with a Fortune 500 backing, emphasizing entrepreneurial culture and analytics. The focus on medical stop loss with captive program development offers a unique blend of sales and technical expertise not commonly found in typical insurance sales jobs.
Nautilus invests in talent through comprehensive training, including captives education, internal mobility, and professional development programs. Managers benefit from leadership visibility, cross-team partnerships, and a culture fostering innovation, ensuring continuous career progression.
Sales Team Managers in Renton typically earn between $150,000 and $500,000 annually, reflecting base salary plus commissions. This wide range depends on experience, sales performance, and product knowledge, with top performers in medical stop loss insurance often reaching the higher end.
While not always mandatory, certifications in risk management, insurance licensing, or sales leadership can enhance credibility. In Renton’s competitive market, familiarity with medical stop loss products and captives, along with a bachelor's degree, often positions candidates ahead.
Many Sales Team Manager positions, including at Nautilus, offer remote flexibility but expect travel within the northwest to maintain client and producer relationships. Balancing virtual coordination with on-site visits is key to effectively managing regional sales networks.
Managing complex insurance products demands continuous learning and adaptation. Challenges include aligning team goals with evolving market trends, overcoming objections related to niche products like stop loss insurance, and ensuring consistent high-quality submissions to meet sales targets.