Marketing Supervisor - IA
Employer not yet confirmed · Johnston, Iowa, United States
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.
Baccalaureate degree in Agricultural Business or related field required with 3-5 years of crop insurance marketing and/or service experience.