District Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Create a comprehensive strategic territory plan by engaging with potential agents to discuss ProAg’s range of insurance products.

• Generate additional business opportunities through agency visits, attending social events, participating in trade shows, and maintaining correspondence.

• Achieve or surpass sales targets for both existing and new business within Iowa.

• Establish and maintain a database of current and prospective agents.

• Act as the primary relationship manager, trusted advisor, and main point of contact for designated agent accounts.

• Assist agents in expanding and managing their business effectively.

• Become a subject-matter expert on ProAg’s offerings, operations, and applications.

• Keep abreast of industry developments and trends.

• Acquire and sustain a thorough understanding of Crop Insurance and ProAg’s Standard Reinsurance Agreement.

• Track competitor activities and industry trends to recognize changes in the marketplace.

• Collaborate with internal teams and regional training personnel to organize and conduct training or educational sessions.

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

• Carry out other relevant tasks and assigned projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Ideally, possess a minimum of two years' experience in sales.

• Experience in crop insurance is preferred.

• Outstanding communication skills are essential.

• Ability to facilitate collaboration across various functions.

• Familiarity with industry updates, legal changes, and technical advancements relevant to the Company's operations.

• Willingness to travel outside the usual work location, up to 75% of the time.

• Capability to work independently while meeting organizational objectives.

• Skill in building trust and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

• A robust learning culture with continuous development opportunities.

• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, effective from your first day of employment.

• Basic life and disability insurance provided.

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

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO).

• Three floating holidays.

• Approximately 10 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Volunteer time off available.

• Paid parental leave offered.

• Recognized wellness program that includes mental health services, fitness memberships, and a complimentary Headspace subscription.

• Student loan matching program available.

• Employee discount program offered.

• An opportunity to engage in meaningful work and enjoy what you do.