What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President / Managing Director - Pet Insurance Startup position at Lensa?
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About Us
We are a fast-growing pet insurance startup on a mission to transform the way pet parents protect and care for their animals. Our vision is to provide comprehensive, accessible, and innovative insurance solutions that give families peace of mind and ensure pets get the best possible care. Backed by early traction and market demand, we are seeking an experienced leader to help us scale into a nationally recognized brand.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Managing Director with proven leadership in the pet insurance or broader insurance industry. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving growth, shaping our strategy, and establishing us as a leader in the market.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role at an early stage and build something that will change the lives of millions of pets and their owners.
Key Responsibilities
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About Us
We are a fast-growing pet insurance startup on a mission to transform the way pet parents protect and care for their animals. Our vision is to provide comprehensive, accessible, and innovative insurance solutions that give families peace of mind and ensure pets get the best possible care. Backed by early traction and market demand, we are seeking an experienced leader to help us scale into a nationally recognized brand.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Managing Director with proven leadership in the pet insurance or broader insurance industry. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving growth, shaping our strategy, and establishing us as a leader in the market.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role at an early stage and build something that will change the lives of millions of pets and their owners.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the company’s growth strategy, with a focus on scaling customer acquisition, retention, and profitability.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, compliance, and financial performance to ensure sustainable growth.
- Marketing & Growth: Lead brand development, customer engagement, and marketing strategy, with a focus on building a trusted consumer brand.
- Partnerships & Distribution: Establish and grow partnerships with veterinary networks, pet retailers, insurers, and technology platforms.
- Team Building: Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team.
- Investor Relations: Drive fundraising efforts, manage stakeholder communications, and represent the company to investors, regulators, and industry partners.
- Proven leadership experience in the pet insurance, insurance, or pet health industries (CEO, COO, CMO, or senior director level).
- Strong background in marketing, growth strategy, and scaling early-stage companies.
- Deep understanding of insurance operations, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
- Track record of building partnerships and distribution channels.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Passion for pets and commitment to improving pet healthcare outcomes.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a disruptive company at the ground floor.
- Work with a passionate, mission-driven team.
- Competitive executive compensation package (salary, equity, and performance incentives).
- Flexible working environment.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com