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Crop Insurance Agent

Employer
Farmer's Business Network, Inc.
Location
Sioux Falls
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Agriculture
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Company Overview Proudly Farmers First! What do you get when you cross the best of Silicon Valley innovation and technology with the value driven mission of Family Farmers around the world? Farmers Business Network, Inc. (FBN)! FBN was created by farmers for farmers and is on a mission to power the prosperity of Family Farmers around the world by leveling the playing field through insights, commerce and community. Our goal is to enable them to make smart business decisions that maximize their farms profit potential for generations to come, helping to ensure the fundamental economic viability and sustainability of family farms and rural communities. We are a dynamic, and innovative AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits and is backed by top investors including Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. The Role We are seeking individuals who want to make a difference in the agricultural community through an exciting, data-driven, advisory approach to crop insurance. This position is suited for those dissatisfied with the status quo in the industry. If you're a driven sales person, team player, passionate to help farmers, and looking for the most exciting opportunity in crop insurance at one of agriculture's fastest growing companies, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities Act as an expert advisor on crop insurance Seek out pain points and provide recommendations for areas of improvement in coverage Deliver insurance analyses to farmers using FBN's tools, balancing budgetary constraints and risk tolerance Manage the acreage and production reporting process and facilitate claim submissions Maintain subject matter mastery of public and private insurance products Succinctly communicate the value FBN products and services to the farmer Coordinate and collaborate with FBN Account Executives, Farm Market Advisors, and inside sales team members to provide a white glove service offering across FBN's domains Participate in FBN events, regional trade shows and member engagement activities Provide feedback and insight to FBN Product Management Maintain operational reports on pipeline activity and sales efforts Skills Ability to learn quickly and implement a wide variety of software tools Strong listener and works well with people Highly professional with unquestionable integrity and moral character Proven success working remotely, but in a team environment Attention to detail and biased towards organization Ability to communicate effectively across a diverse organization and client base Ability to prioritize, be flexible, respond to changing environments Ability to understand and appreciate economic principles Service oriented and self motivated Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience as a successful crop insurance sales agent Knowledge of crop insurance programs and information, grain marketing, finance and macroeconomics Possess insurance license and Risk Management Agency (RMA) certification as a crop insurance agent Willingness to work in a fast-paced start-up environment Ability to understand and communicate risk management strategies to clients/prospects Farming/Agriculture knowledge required Self-motivated and goal-driven Strong local network Compensation and Benefits Compensation includes a competitive base and aggressive performance incentive. Compensation for this position may be adjusted to suit your experience and qualifications. We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance. Farmers Business Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participates in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration's E-Verify program. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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