Ag Training Consultant

Farm Bureau Financial Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking an Ag Training Consultant to improve agency performance and retention through field training programs across an 8-state footprint, delivered in-person and virtually. You will also conduct agency manager training and coordinate ag training with the Ag Business Unit.

The role requires an Ag background, a college degree (Business or Marketing preferred) with five years of experience, and valid licensure across product lines. Travel up to 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• College degree (Business or Marketing degree preferred) plus five years relevant experience required.
• Ag background with experience in agriculture insurance or an agricultural business.
• Must be licensed in all product lines offered by the company (Life & Health, Property/Casualty, Commercial, etc.)
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills are required.
• Must have exceptional problem solving, analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent people skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have exceptional people leadership skills and experience.
• Must be proactive, responsive, and provide excellent sales & service support.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required.
• Moderate travel (up to 40%) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver field training programs in-person and virtually across our 8-state footprint to improve agency performance and retention.
• Conduct and facilitate agency manager training.
• Coordinate ag training with the Ag Business Unit and stay updated on market trends.
• Collaborate with a skilled team and adapt to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Presentation & facilitation

Sales & service

Communication

Leadership

Travel up to 40%

Education

College degree (Business or Marketing preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping others develop and succeed by sharing your insurance knowledge and background? Are you passionate about presenting, facilitating, and building relationships to train sales driven individuals? Do you have Ag product experience? If so, this Ag Training Consultant opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Who We Are:

At Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars, and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You'll Do:

As an Ag Training Consultant, you will be responsible for improving agency performance and retention through the effective delivery of field training programs, both in-person and virtually across our 8-state footprint. You will also be conducting and facilitating agency manager training. You will partner with the Ag Business Unit to coordinate any ag training required and remain up to date on any new trends in the market. As part of a valuable and skilled team, flexibility is key as you will have other duties as assigned.

What It Takes To Join Our Team

• College degree (Business or Marketing degree preferred) plus five years relevant experience required. Insurance/financial service and sales experience preferred.
• Ag background with experience in agriculture insurance or an agricultural business.
• Must be licensed in all product lines offered by the company (Life & Health, Property/Casualty, Commercial, etc.)
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills are required.
• Must have exceptional problem solving, analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent people skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have exceptional people leadership skills and experience.
• Must be proactive, responsive, and provide excellent sales & service support.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required.
• Moderate travel (up to 40%) is required.

What We Offer You:

When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.