Distribution Strategy and Support Manager

Shelter Mutual Insurance Company•Columbia, MO

About The Position

In this role you will provide support and coordination of distribution strategies across Shelter’s Alternate Channels companies (AmShield and Haulers). This role will coordinate new agency/partner recruitment and related marketing materials, tools, and strategies, and own all agency-facing communications for AmShield and Haulers. This role will create and maintain sales and production reports and dashboards, including using Enterprise Data tools to develop actionable items that enhance growth and distribution. This role will provide analytical and strategic support to the Distribution leadership team and perform project management support for the Managing Director of Alternate Channels, as needed. This role will shape and coordinate a cohesive approach to agency partner marketing across Alternate Channels companies and partners with Shelter Marketing on brand cohesion and visibility.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of independent agency distribution.
Ability to assimilate data from multiple sources and channels and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for agency/partner audiences.
Ability to build strong relationships with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate large, cross-functional items with superior effectiveness.
5 years’ experience with insurance distribution, insurance operations, marketing, sales, or business development.
Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Project or program management experience is preferred.
Relevant industry designations preferred.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in Marketing, Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Project Management, or a related Business field, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support and coordination of distribution strategies across Shelter’s Alternate Channels companies (AmShield and Haulers).
Coordinate new agency/partner recruitment and related marketing materials, tools, and strategies.
Own all agency-facing communications for AmShield and Haulers.
Create and maintain sales and production reports and dashboards.
Use Enterprise Data tools to develop actionable items that enhance growth and distribution.
Provide analytical and strategic support to the Distribution leadership team.
Perform project management support for the Managing Director of Alternate Channels, as needed.
Shape and coordinate a cohesive approach to agency partner marketing across Alternate Channels companies.
Partner with Shelter Marketing on brand cohesion and visibility.