Head of Final Expense Sales
Ethos Life
| Company | Ethos Life |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | Remote US |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About Ethos
Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. With its robust three-sided technology platform, Ethos is transforming the life insurance experience for consumers, agents, and carriers alike. Ethos offers instant, accessible products and a seamless online process that requires no medical exams and just a few health questions; it eliminates traditional barriers, making it easier than ever for everyone to protect their families. Ethos is redefining how life insurance is bought, sold, and underwritten. About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious Head of Final Expense Sales to help develop and scale our Final Expense Sales Team in a mission to protect the next million families. As our Head of Final Expense Sales, you will own the strategy and full operational engine of our Final Expense sales organization, leading multiple managers and sales teams. You will be tasked with expanding our Final Expense organization by recruiting and training the best Agents. You will collaborate with Product stakeholders to test and experiment into new sales motions. You will partner with Finance to develop staffing models and compensation plans. We're looking for a proven, hands-on sales leader who can drive performance today while architecting the organization, playbooks, and culture needed to win tomorrow.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the Final Expense Sales organization, responsible for managing multiple teams and driving performance
Define and own KPIs across production, activity, efficiency, and quality; foster a data-driven performance culture with clear accountability at every level
Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing team of licensed agents and managers — hiring top talent, building career paths, and maintaining a culture of performance
Build and continuously improve sales playbooks, scripts, and sales motions tailored to the Final Expense customer
Develop coaching programs across call reviews, shadowing, certifications, and performance improvement plans for both managers and agents
Partner with Product and Marketing teams to develop shared test and experimentation roadmaps
Set and manage staffing plans in partnership with Finance and Marketing, ensuring coverage, ramp capacity, and productivity targets are met
Design and evolve compensation plans that align agent and manager incentives with business outcomes
Qualifications and Skills
8–12+ years of sales leadership experience, with direct ownership of inside sales teams of 30+ in a B2C or high-volume direct-to-consumer environment
Proven track record of owning a sales organization — exceeding revenue targets and scaling a business through headcount growth and operational improvement
Deep expertise in final expense, whole life, or adjacent protection products strongly preferred; candidates with B2C insurance, insurtech, or high-velocity consumer sales backgrounds will be considered
Experience designing and managing agent compensation plans, performance management frameworks, and staffing models at scale
Strong analytical operator fluent in forecasting, pipeline management, and modern CRM and telephony systems (Salesforce, Regal, or equivalent); able to translate data into rapid action
Excellent coach and developer of talent — track record of building manager capability and creating high-performance team cultures
Natural cross-functional partner; skilled at using data and customer insight to influence Product, Marketing, and Operations
Thrives in a fast-moving, tech-forward environment with a strong bias for action, high ownership, and a builder's mindset
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The US national base salary range for this full-time position is $119,000 - $210,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the mini