Marketing Supervisor - IA

Chubb•Johnston, IA

About The Position

The Marketing Supervisor increases market share in an assigned territory by recruiting, contracting, and training agents; developing sales strategies; and maintaining relationships with farm groups and agricultural organizations. The role communicates company policies and procedures to agents and territory issues to division management, and may coordinate or speak at farm meetings. The position also handles territory administration, including investigating and resolving complaints, assisting with premium collections, and supervising and training any Field Representative or Insurance Specialist assigned to the territory. The Marketing Supervisor attends industry events as directed by division management and performs other duties as necessary. The role requires agricultural industry knowledge, effective communication and relationship-building, independent work, and the ability to travel away from home for extended periods and on short notice. Relocation to another division may be requested.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Agricultural Business or a related field.
3–5 years of crop insurance marketing and/or service experience.
Ability to recruit and train agents.
Knowledge of the agricultural industry, including crops and agricultural issues in the territory.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, company products, services, and systems.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, products, underwriting, and policy rules and regulations for the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance program, crop-hail program, Agri Business program, and other company insurance products.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain business relationships with company personnel, outside resources, and customers.
Ability to use company terminology, procedures, systems, and department equipment.
Ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity.
Ability to work from oral and written communications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to travel away from home for extended periods and on short notice.
Willingness to relocate to another division if requested.
Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.

Responsibilities

Recruit and contract qualified new agents.
Train new and current agents on marketing techniques, products, services, and rules and regulations.
Develop and implement strategies to stimulate sales.
Maintain regular and frequent communications with farm groups and agricultural organizations; may coordinate and speak at farm meetings.
Communicate company policy and procedures to agents.
Communicate territory issues to division management.
Investigate and resolve complaints from agents or insureds in the assigned territory.
Assist with collection of outstanding premium balances.
Supervise and train Field Representatives and Insurance Specialists assigned to the territory, if any, ensuring their work follows company procedures.
Attend industry-sponsored seminars, field days, and similar events at the direction of division management.
Assist with other duties as necessary.