Hybrid Field Sales Assistant: Admin & Growth Support

Farm Bureau Financial Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Wellness facility on site

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a detail-oriented Field Sales Assistant to support District Managers and State Growth Consultants with administrative tasks and reporting. You will use Excel for daily reports, coordinate calendars, set up meetings, and liaise with Home Office resources—ensuring accurate, timely information flow.

The role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential information while maintaining flexibility

Qualifications

• Associates degree (office administration or secretarial preferred) or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational, time management and meeting planning/facilitation skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong relationship building skills with a can-do/will-do positive attitude.
• Advanced computer skills are required in order to quickly learn our multiple systems (Microsoft Word and Excel skills preferred).
• Must maintain and safeguard confidential information.
• Work from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Support District Managers and State Growth Consultants in the field.
• Perform administrative duties including report preparation, calendar functions, meeting setup, basic accounting functions and other duties as needed to be a liaison to Home Office resources.
• Tracking and communication are key; use Excel for daily reports.
• No two days are the same; be adaptable and take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Farm Bureau Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a detail-oriented Field Sales Assistant to support District Managers and State Growth Consultants with administrative tasks and reporting. You will use Excel for daily reports, coordinate calendars, set up meetings, and liaise with Home Office resources—ensuring accurate, timely information flow.

The role emphasizes reliability, strong communication, and the ability to manage confidential information while maintaining flexibility