Regional Sales Agent - Mountain Area

Empire Livestock LLC.; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Company vehicle

Territory-based role

Travel 75%–100%

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC. is seeking a driven sales professional to build relationships, grow a territory, and independently drive new business in the region. The role focuses on insurance solutions for producers and agribusinesses, with base salary plus commission and a company vehicle.

Under supervision of the Director of Sales, you will meet clients, gather submission data, and collaborate to develop effective sales and marketing strategies. Travel is extensive (75%–100%).

Qualifications

• BS in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or similar field
• 2+ years’ experience in a sales environment with emphasis on marketing, insurance, communications or business development
• Agricultural background preferred
• Must possess property and casualty license within 90 days of hire
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must possess or obtain life/health license within 6 months of hire
• Travel: 75%–100% (3+ weeks per month)

Responsibilities

• Achieve new business sales goals within assigned territory for Property and Casualty, health insurance and benefits lines
• Meet with cooperative members and prospects to evaluate insurance needs and describe offerings
• Gather information for submissions and ensure timely submissions to partner carriers
• Solicit services and strengthen relationships with key accounts via regular calls and visits
• Collaborate with sales leaders on regional strategy
• Maintain communications that comply with policy and regulations
• Travel to visit customers and manage territory independently
• Document customer communications and metrics according to corporate procedures

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Selling skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Job description

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, growing a territory, and working independently. You'll help customers find the right insurance and benefits solutions while developing new business throughout the region.

Base Salary + Commission

Company Vehicle

Territory-Based Role

Work Directly with Producers & Agribusinesses

If you have sales, insurance, or agriculture experience, apply here!

General Purpose:

Under the direction of the Director of Sales, this position is responsible for the operation and management of assigned insurance sales territory. The individual must have an entrepreneurial attitude, be results-driven, and be able to work independently without intense management oversight. Core responsibility is to achieve new business sales goals for all insurance lines, as defined by management. Core insurance lines are worker’s compensation, health insurance, farm packages, and agribusiness commercial package policies. Develop strategies for acquisition and retention of business. Keep abreast of market conditions and make recommendations to address market needs. Become an active and involved community leader. Is responsible for all interactions involving ASA’s new business activities in the assigned territory. Work with assigned Account Executive and Account Manager to drive excellent services and sales results through a team-selling approach.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Achieve new business sales goals set by management within assigned territory for Property and Casualty product lines, including Workers’ Compensation, as well as health insurance & other benefits lines
• Meet with cooperative members and other prospects to evaluate insurance needs and describe insurance offerings through farm and on-site visits. Gather all pertinent information and forms required for insurance submissions and work collaboratively with staff to ensure timely submissions to partner insurance carriers
• Solicit services and enhance relationships with key accounts and members via regular calls and visits; provide management with regular updates on progress and key developments
• Collaborate with sales leaders in development of sales and marketing strategy for assigned region
• Assure that communications to customer community (written and verbal) are consistent with policy and state and federal regulations
• Problem-solve and attend training to supplement and increase sales and improve professional skills
• Follow corporate procedures and, through use of corporate-defined technology, maintain accurate records of all customer communication and metrics
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the agency and cooperative mission and values
• Maintain high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures
• Maintain knowledge of all relevant legislative and regulatory mandates and ensure that all activities follow these requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• BS in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or similar field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years’ experience in a sales environment, with a focus on marketing, insurance, communications, and/or business development preferred
• An agricultural background is preferred
• Certification and/or License –
• Must possess or obtain property and casualty license within 90 days of hire
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must possess or obtain a life/health insurance license within 6 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, public speaking, interpersonal, and selling skills
• Sound understanding of effective sales and marketing tactics to move prospect to sale
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills required for a diverse range of internal and external audiences
• Must be able to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors
• Must have ability to travel independently in a timely fashion to visit customers throughout the assigned territory
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Travel: 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$70000-$85000 / year

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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