The Standard

Regional Vice President-Retirement Plan Sales-Emerging Markets (San Diego, CA)

The Standard$90K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Los Angeles, CA
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-5+ years in advisor-facing distribution sales roles.
  • Proven sales acumen with strong prospecting and relationship-building skills.
  • Coachable and able to thrive in goal-oriented sales environments.
  • Capable of owning sales goals in a team-based model.
  • Strong organization and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated interest in advancing to a full Regional Vice President role.
  • Experience in retirement plans or retirement-focused distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve an individual annual territory sales goal by managing advisor relationships and developing new opportunities.
  • Drive territory growth through prospecting and engaging with advisors both in-person and virtually.
  • Provide consultative product education and sales support to advisors.
  • Collaborate with the senior RVP on advisor assignments and territory strategy.
  • Participate in advisor meetings, finalist presentations, and engagement opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate sales pipeline data and CRM activity with consistency.
  • Represent the organization at events to enhance brand visibility.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually, with increases based on tenure.
  • Supportive management approach and clear pathways for career growth.
  • Paid parental leave and assistance for adoption/surrogacy.
  • Employee giving program that doubles matching donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
Full Job Description

Job Summary

This Regional Vice President partners closely with a senior, regionally aligned Regional Vice President to drive retirement plan sales and territory growth. This role fully overlaps geographically with the senior RVP, with segmented responsibilities across broker-dealers, RIAs, and advisor tiers.

The Associate RVP carries an individual sales goal, manages a defined advisor portfolio, and is responsible for developing new retirement plan opportunities while supporting the broader strategic priorities of the territory. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, coachable, and eager to develop into a full Regional Vice President role over time.

What You'll Do

Sales, Territory & Advisor Management
  • Own and achieve an annual territory sales goal by managing assigned advisor relationships and developing new retirement plan opportunities across broker-dealers and RIAs.
  • Drive territory growth through prospecting, increased penetration with priority firms, and consistent advisor engagement via in-person and virtual meetings.
  • Deliver consultative product education, plan design guidance, competitive insights, and sales enablement support to advisors.


Partnering with Senior RVP
  • Collaborate closely with a senior RVP on advisor assignments, daily and weekly priorities, pipeline activity, and territory strategy.
  • Participate in key advisor meetings, finalist presentations, and center-of-influence engagements.
  • Execute regional campaigns and distribution strategies to maximize territory production.


Pipeline & Activity Management
  • Maintain accurate CRM activity, sales pipeline data, and territory metrics with discipline and consistency.
  • Coordinate with internal partners (plan design, implementation, case management, marketing) to ensure a seamless advisor experience.
  • Track competitive intelligence, advisor trends, and emerging business opportunities.
Brand Development & Market Presence
  • Represent the organization at conferences, study groups, and advisor events to build brand visibility and credibility.
  • Support business retention initiatives as needed.


Skills and Background You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-5+ years of experience in advisor-facing distribution sales roles.
  • Demonstrated sales acumen with strong prospecting, relationship-building, and communication skills.
  • Highly motivated, coachable, and able to thrive in a goal-oriented, high-performance sales environment.
  • Comfortable owning a sales goal while working in a joint-coverage, team-based model.
  • Strong organization, follow-through, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong interest in growing into a full Regional Vice President role.
  • Experience in retirement plans or retirement-focused distribution preferred.


Licensure Requirements

Ability to transfer or obtain a Series 6 or Series 7, and Series 63 within 3-6 months of hire, as well as a life insurance license. Licensure is a condition of employment. Study materials, licensing fees, and five paid study days will be provided.

Location & Travel
  • This role is eligible for fully remote work, with periodic in-person meetings and routine business travel.
  • Regular travel is required, including up to 50% overnight travel within the assigned territory.


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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • An annual incentive bonus plan
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools


In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
  • Performance guarantees may be applied to roles with highly incentivized compensation plans for a specified period of time to support a new hire's transition into the sales incentive plan.


Compensation is made up of a base salary, incentives, and/or other bonuses when applicable. This is a minimum range that can be increased based on performance and sales activity.

Salary Range:
Base $90,000 + incentive & guarantee

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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