custom risk management solutions through the sales and servicing of crop, livestock, and named peril insurance products in our Maryville Branch! Office Location: Maryville, MO A bachelor's degree or experience in the agricultural industry, sales, or finance is preferred.
This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position is open until filled. Department: Marketplace Services Reports To: Vice President Team Leader, Crop Insurance Supervises: None Responsibilities/Duties Job Functions Percentage Job Functions 40% Policy & Document Maintenance Ensures compliance with policy provisions Communicates with the insurance companies, customer service teams and
customers to ensure customer needs are met Collects and distributes information to appropriate individuals Receives and reviews documents for accuracy, requests additional information when needed, and approves submitted documents Monitors process to ensure completion and compliance with requirements 40% Marketing and Sales of Crop and Livestock Insurance Products Identifies prospective and current customers with insurance needs Determines approach for establishing a relationship with each potential customer Meets with customers to analyze customer needs and determine appropriate products for crop and livestock policies Services and sells new products to existing customers Sells insurance products
to new customers Develops a marketing plan for an assigned territory Allocates marketing budget dollars to activities and materials Orders and delivers marketing materials Coordinates sales and marketing activities with other Association employees 10% Relationship Management Joins and participates in community and industry organizations & events Creates a standard of communication and cooperatively works with their local processing team, their team leader, and other coworkers.
Develops relationships with industry professionals including AIP underwriters, marketing reps, auditors, adjusters, FSA employees, etc. 10% Career Development Identifies and attends trainings and meetings to enhance knowledge of the industry, customers, and financial services Stays up to date and adapts to changing technologies Trains with other members of the team to gain knowledge and experience n/a Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice. Required Skills Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in agriculture, sales, finance or related field Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job Required Knowledge and Skills Working knowledge of crop insurance policies, processes and procedures Working knowledge of the agriculture industry Working knowledge of marketing strategies General knowledge of agronomy and livestock production General knowledge of agricultural commodity marketing Ability to acquire a valid Missouri crop insurance license Expert customer service skills, including the ability to communicate complicated information, deliver bad news effectively, and exceed customer expectations Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner Skill in gathering, compiling and organizing information Skill in utilizing time in an efficient and effective manner Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues Skill in preparing and presenting information to an audience in an engaging and effective way Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data For more details: jobs-search.
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