Managing Associate

The primary purpose of the Managing Associate is to support the Firm’s leadership team in the overall marketing, growth, and development of the Firm. This role contributes to business development initiatives, assists in the implementation of strategic marketing efforts, and supports programs that drive organizational growth and advisor development.

• Drive business growth by achieving annual recruiting targets, consistently bringing in high-quality talent to strengthen and expand the team. Maintain strong personal production performance to meet and exceed standards required for leadership recognition, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and credibility as a producing leader.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to identify strategic target markets and implement recruiting and training initiatives that capitalize on emerging opportunities. Actively participate in leadership development programs to continuously enhance skills, expand capabilities, and prepare for increased responsibilities within a dynamic and evolving business environment.

• Results-oriented sales professional with 2–3 years of experience in the insurance industry, including exposure to agency distribution and field leadership environments. Proven Producer Group Leader with a demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and grow high-performing teams. Adept at building meaningful relationships across diverse backgrounds, facilitating impactful conversations around performance, career growth, and personal development.
• Passionate about talent development, with a strong track record of coaching, mentoring, and holding individuals accountable to achieve measurable results. Skilled in adapting leadership approaches to align with individual strengths while reinforcing organizational values, best practices, and performance standards. Self-motivated and business-driven, with a high sense of urgency, sound judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence. Highly organized with strong planning capabilities and proficient in leveraging training platforms and development resources to accelerate team and business growth.

The Guardian Kansas City office provides comprehensive insurance and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses that are seeking to integrate the many aspects of their “personal economy” into a unified strategy. Our team of professionals has experience in every dimension of financial services. Working in close collaboration with clients and their legal and accounting advisors, the office provides the protection and planning strategies necessary to help build and preserve wealth.