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Regional Crop Consultant
Are you a go-getter with high initiative, a positive attitude and strong communication and relationship building skills? Do you come from an agriculture/farming or insurance background and love to help others succeed? Are you self-driven and able to work with limited direction? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you!
We are seeking an extremely driven, self-motivated, and dynamic individual to collaborate with our Farm Bureau agents to assist in the selling of federal Crop Insurance, federal livestock insurance and private Crop Insurance products.
Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their ag operations are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 75-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.
What You'll Do: In this role, you will provide guidance and support regarding Crop Insurance sale ideas, Crop Insurance application and processing, one on one and large group Crop Insurance training, and product cross sell opportunities. You will partner with the Crop Insurance team, Marketing, Sales and Distribution to develop, coordinate, and implement communication programs and strategies. The ideal candidate will reside in Kansas and provide support, which may include travel, across Farm Bureau's P/C states, which include Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.
What it takes to Join Our Team:
Strong agriculture background
College degree (Agriculture preferred) or equivalent plus one-year relevant experience preferred.
Crop insurance license required for all P/C states, Federal Crop and Livestock Certifications required within 30 days.
Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn our multiple systems.
Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines, work under pressure and shift priorities to achieve corporate and business unit goals.
Excellent people and presentation skills with the ability to work well with the agents in a multi-line exclusive agent channel.
A valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records are required. As extensive travel, up to 80% of the time along with overnights will be required. A company vehicle is provided.
Must reside within Kansas.
What We Offer You: When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, as well as a company car and cell phone. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, you will have the opportunity to earn commissions and take control of your upside earning potential!
Work Authorization/Sponsorship: At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.
