Agricultural Marketing Leader: Agent Growth & Training

Chubb; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb in Johnston, IA seeks a Field Marketing/Agency Development Specialist to grow market share by recruiting and contracting qualified new agents, training them on marketing techniques, products, services, and regulatory requirements, and developing strategies to stimulate sales.

The role involves communicating company policies, maintaining relationships with farm groups, traveling as needed, and supervising any field staff to ensure performance.

Qualifications

• Recruit and train agents.
• Knowledge of agricultural industry.
• Knowledge of Rain and Hail’s products, services and systems.
• Knowledge of underwriting and policy rules for crop insurance programs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with company personnel, outside resources and customers.
• Ability to travel away from home for extended periods.
• Willingness to relocate to another division if requested.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and contracting qualified new agents.
• Training new and current agents about marketing techniques, products, services, and rules/regulations.
• Developing and implementing strategies to stimulate sales.
• Maintaining regular and frequent communications with farm groups, agriculture organizations, etc.
• Communicating company policy and procedures to agents.
• Communicating territory issues to division management.
• Investigating and resolving complaints from agents/insured in an assigned territory.
• Aiding in collection of outstanding premium balances.
• Supervising and training Field Representative and Insurance Specialist, if any, assigned to the territory to assure that the job responsibilities are accomplished in accordance with company procedures.
• Attending industry sponsored seminars, field days, etc. at the direction of division management.
• Assists with other duties as necessary.

Skills

Recruiting

Training

Agricultural knowledge

Product knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Relocation willingness

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Agricultural Business or related field

Job description

Chubb in Johnston, IA seeks a Field Marketing/Agency Development Specialist to grow market share by recruiting and contracting qualified new agents, training them on marketing techniques, products, services, and regulatory requirements, and developing strategies to stimulate sales.

The role involves communicating company policies, maintaining relationships with farm groups, traveling as needed, and supervising any field staff to ensure performance.