Marketing Supervisor - IA

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

Job Description

• Increase market share by:
• 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. May coordinate and speak at farm meetings.
• 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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Increase market share by:
• 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. May coordinate and speak at farm meetings.
• Communicating company policy and procedures to agents.
• Communicating territory issues to division management.
• Perform administrative duties including:
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to recruit and train agents.
• Knowledge of the agricultural industry, including an understanding of the kinds of crops produced in the territory; agricultural issues.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn Rain and Hail’s products, services and systems.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the products, underwriting and policy rules and regulations associated with the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance program, crop-hail program, Agri Business program and the other insurance products offered by the company.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain business relationships with Company personnel, outside resources and customers.
• Ability to use the Company’s terminology, procedures and systems.
• Ability to use department equipment.
• Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity.
• Ability to work from oral and written communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel away from home for extended periods of time and on short notice.
• Willingness to relocate to another division if requested.
• Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in Agricultural Business or related field required with 3-5 years of crop insurance marketing and/or service experience.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.