Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Establish strong relationships with potential crop insurance agents in South Dakota or Iowa and encourage them to partner with ProAg.

• Collaborate with current crop insurance agents to increase their business with ProAg.

• Partner with your leadership team to identify agents that align with the company’s culture, profitability goals, and geographical focus to maximize business growth for ProAg.

• Foster profitable growth through sales initiatives and agent-centric marketing strategies by acting as a trusted advisor.

• Seek and develop new business opportunities with prospective agents using various methods, including cold calling, networking, trade shows, and forming strategic partnerships.

• Keep an eye on competitors, industry developments, and client feedback to understand market dynamics and enhance ProAg’s strategic competitive edge.

• Conduct targeted outreach to potential agents, nurturing long-term relationships that support ProAg’s business goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• 6 years of relevant and progressively responsible professional experience in sales.

• Experience in Crop Insurance is preferred.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.

• Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple tasks simultaneously while working independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, with coverage starting on your first day of employment.

• Basic life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.

• 20 days of paid time off, three floating holidays, approximately 10 paid holidays, and volunteer time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Access to our award-winning wellness program, which includes mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription.

• Student loan matching program.

• Employee discount program.