AVP, Market Director (Gulf Region)

**Date:** Jul 27, 2026 **Primary Location:** Dallas, TX, US **\#job\-location.job\-location\-inline { display:** inline; } **Company:** Lincoln Financial **Alternate Locations:** Dallas, TX (Texas); Houston, TX (Texas) **Work Arrangement:** **Remote :** Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location. **Relocation assistance:** will be considered/provided for this opportunity within our company guidelines. **Requisition \#:** 76331 The Role at a Glance We are excited to bring on an AVP, Market Director to join the Group Protection Sales \& Distribution organization. In this role you must be located in the territory and will be in a hybrid environment if you are near one of our sales/key offices. As the AVP, Market Director, you will play a critical leadership role in driving market growth, developing high\-performing sales talent, and delivering exceptional client outcomes. You will be responsible for executing market strategy and accelerating sales performance while ensuring alignment and consistent execution across the sales, service, and pod model. In this role, you will translate enterprise and segment priorities into actionable plans, build organizational and sales capability, and foster collaboration across cross\-functional teams to achieve growth objectives, enhance the client experience, and drive operational excellence. This is an opportunity to lead and develop a talented sales organization, shape market strategy, and influence business results while creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive. If you're a strategic, people\-focused leader who is passionate about developing talent, driving growth, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity. What you'll be doing Lead, inspire, and develop a high\-performing Group Protection sales organization, coaching leaders and sales professionals to reach their full potential while building a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and results. Build the next generation of sales talent and leaders by attracting, developing, and retaining top performers, creating meaningful growth opportunities, and strengthening succession pipelines across the organization. Drive market growth and business results by translating strategy into action, optimizing sales performance, and ensuring teams are focused on the opportunities that deliver the greatest impact. Partner across the business to deliver exceptional client experiences, working closely with sales, service, underwriting, and operational leaders to create seamless solutions for brokers, employers, and customers. Champion innovation, change, and continuous improvement by leveraging market insights, data, and technology to enhance sales effectiveness, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate growth. Serve