Crop Insurance Specialist - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Risk Management Manager, be a part of the Crop Insurance team to promote the sales of Federal Crop Insurance, Crop Hail, and expand sales to patrons. This is a sales position that requires maintaining specific insurance licensing as a Crop Insurance Specialist through Country Financial. The primary responsibility is to make sales to current/existing customers and to new customers, including all insurance products. Ability to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Write Federal Crop Insurance and successfully complete sales closings through Country Financial as a Crop Insurance Specialist.
• Generate sales leads and make sales calls on current customers, prospects, and target market accounts to sell Federal Crop Insurance.
• Develop and implement marketing programs for the Crop Insurance portfolio.
• Develop a knowledge base of all products and services offered.
• Communicate changes in Federal Crop Insurance to customers and provide basic training on these changes to the agronomy sales team.
• Manage customer crop insurance claims and work directly with Country claims adjusters to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage various insurance reporting deadlines and work with department administrators to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Maintain assigned vehicle according to company standards.
• Wear required company uniform and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
• Attend all required meetings and training programs.
• Travel independently and overnight as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures (EHS, OSHA, and DOT).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree in agriculture, marketing, or other business-related field, and/or at least 5 years of sales/marketing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully complete and maintain State of Illinois Property and Casualty Insurance License (P & C License).
• Successfully complete and maintain Federal Crop Insurance Certifications from Country Financial.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans: accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.