Risk Advisor (Sales) – Agriculture Practice

About the role

Flood and Peterson is seeking a driven and relationship-focused Risk Advisor to join their Agriculture Practice. This role is ideal for a business development professional passionate about agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agriculture sector through referrals, networking, community involvement, industry associations, and lead generation activities.
• Build lasting relationships with agricultural producers, agribusinesses, food processors, distributors, and related organizations while serving as a trusted risk management advisor.
• Maintain and exceed annual new business and sales velocity targets while contributing to the continued growth of Flood and Peterson's Agriculture Practice.
• Assess operational, property, liability, workforce, transportation, and business risks and recommend tailored insurance and risk management solutions.
• Partner with service teams, leadership, and carrier partners to ensure clients receive exceptional service and support.
• Participate in agricultural organizations, trade associations, commodity groups, and community initiatives to expand your network and strengthen industry relationships.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop proposals, presentations, educational content, and campaigns that resonate with agricultural businesses.

Requirements

• Experience in agriculture, agribusiness, farming and ranching operations, agricultural lending, equipment sales, food production, commodity operations, agricultural services, or commercial insurance serving agricultural clients is preferred.
• Associate degree (AA) or four to six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess and maintain a Colorado Property & Casualty Producer License.
• Requires current Colorado driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• Demonstrated success in business-to-business (B2B) sales, building relationships, generating opportunities, closing business, and achieving performance goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with business owners, executives, and stakeholders.
• Goal-oriented, driven to meet and exceed performance targets through proactive client engagement and business development.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of insurance products and risk management strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, healthcare benefits, paid time off, volunteer time off, and a strong 401(k) program with company matching.

Pay

Starting salary for this exempt position is $65,000–$75,000 annually plus commissions on new business. Starting pay may exceed this range for well-qualified candidates, particularly those with industry expertise and established relationships within the agriculture sector.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate the needs of the agriculture industry.