Marketing Representative – Northwest, MN

Auto-Owners Insurance • North Branch, MN

174d • $65,000 - $95,000

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated Marketing Representative to join our team in the Fargo, Moorhead, or Detroit Lakes area. The position requires the person to: Travel regularly to agencies throughout assigned territory to generate business, conduct training, and perform all essential marketing functions. Communicate marketing plans to agents to ensure the expanded use of Company products and services that will provide profitable growth. Assist agents' advertising and promotion activities. Prospect and recommend the appointment of new agencies. Prepare daily marketing activity reports for management. Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with Company philosophy and procedures, in order to make sound decisions. Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks. Communicate with company associates, independent agents, CSRs and other insurance service organizations effectively and clearly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of property/casualty insurance experience with personal and commercial line coverages.
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently.
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly to agencies throughout assigned territory to generate business, conduct training, and perform all essential marketing functions.
• Communicate marketing plans to agents to ensure the expanded use of Company products and services that will provide profitable growth.
• Assist agents' advertising and promotion activities.
• Prospect and recommend the appointment of new agencies.
• Prepare daily marketing activity reports for management.
• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with Company philosophy and procedures.
• Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
• Communicate with company associates, independent agents, CSRs and other insurance service organizations effectively and clearly.

Benefits

• Generous compensation package.
• Anticipated annualized starting base pay range is $65,000.00 - $95,000.00.
• Benefit dollars used to purchase certain benefits.
• Several bonus opportunities.
• Matched 401(k).
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested).
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees