About Keystone Agency Partners
Keystone Agency Partners (KAP) is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage platform that acquires and partners with independent insurance agencies throughout the United States. KAP provides best-in-class services and capital investment that unlocks potential and delivers outsized and profitable growth within its platform agencies. Keystone Agency Partners was founded in 2020 in partnership with Keystone Insurers Group, Inc. and affiliates of Bain Capital, LP. For more information please visit : www.keystoneagencypartners.com
Executive Director of Agency Evolution
Position Summary :
The Executive Director of Agency Evolution is a strategic leadership role focused on accelerating growth across a network of agency partners through peer collaboration, sales enablement, and operational consulting. This individual will lead high-impact mastermind-style groups, oversee producer training programs, and facilitate strategic planning engagements. The ideal candidate is a seasoned business consultant with deep experience in agency operations, sales development, and financial performance analysis.
Key Responsibilities :
CEO Peer Exchange Groups (IMPACT Groups) – 50% of Role
- Facilitate and lead mastermind-style groups of agencies, meeting twice annually for full-day sessions.
- Guide agencies through structured discussions on business performance, staffing, financials, and strategic challenges.
- Manage logistics and growth of the program, expanding from 4-5 groups to 6+ network partner groups and 2-4 platform partner groups.
- Ensure each agency receives focused "hot seat" time to present and receive peer feedback.
Producer Training Program (Top Speed) – 30% of Role
Oversee design and quality control of a 12-month sales training program for producers.Coordinate with vendors, tech platforms (e.g., CoachAccountable, Smartsheet), and internal staff to ensure program excellence.Support live training events and cohort launches (3-4 per year), including on-site facilitation.Assist with program operations.Strategic Planning Engagements – 20% of Role
Conduct on-site strategic planning sessions with platform partners.Analyze agency books of business, staffing structures, payroll, and financials.Develop actionable growth strategies and identify operational bottlenecks and hiring needs.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree preferred, but not requiredMinimum 7+ years in agency operations, sales leadership, or consultingProven track record in growth strategy, financial analysis, and organizational developmentExperience in insurance industry consulting (e.g., Reagan, Excensure, or similar) highly preferredStrong facilitation and coaching abilitiesExcellent analytical and strategic thinking skillsComfortable managing multiple stakeholders and vendor relationshipsAbility to wear multiple hats and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environmentFlexible to travel domestically up to 20% for live engagements and on-site arrangementsAbility to pass a criminal background check, as permitted by lawPhysical Requirements
Frequently sit, stand and walkRegularly required to talk or hearFrequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controlsOccasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlOccasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsVision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateTemperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessaryOffice Location : 425 Literary Road, Cleveland, OH 44113 (Hybrid Work Options)
Benefits :
Competitive Compensation PackageHealth Insurance Plans (PPO, HSA, Copay Options)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceSupplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Accident, Legal, Pet Insurance401(k) with Safe Harbor MatchPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysNo Solicitation Notification to Agencies : Please note that Keystone Agency Partners and our Partner Agencies do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Keystone Agency Partners will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.