Marketing Representative

Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated individual responsible for profitable property/casualty growth within the assigned territory. This role will promote the sales and support of Battle Creek Insurance to independent agents and agencies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist appointed agencies with increasing premium volume, assuring the quality and integrity of insurance sold within the assigned territory. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for agent inquiries, including training, education, and underwriting questions.
• Prepare a marketing plan that includes agent recruitment goals, production goals, marketing strategies, and premium volume projections. 
• Provide leadership and mentoring to cybersecurity and other technology professionals, aligning team efforts with business priorities.
• Able to analyze reports for growth opportunities, help agents develop and maintain an agency marketing plan for profitable growth.
• Identify, interview, and contract independent agencies to write with Battle Creek Insurance. 
• Build and maintain relationships with agents within the assigned territory.
• Deliver comprehensive product training and program reviews to appointed agencies.
• Promote and support the use of Battle Creek Insurance systems and products essential to conducting insurance business.
• Facilitate joint business planning with agencies to drive growth in alignment with company philosophies and strategic objectives. 
• Report weekly and/or monthly progress toward established goals to the supervisor.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in the insurance industry.
• Emphasis on Marketing/Sales, Business, or Agriculture-related fields of study preferred. 
• Possess a current Property/Casualty license or demonstrate willingness to obtain one. 
• Working knowledge of Property/Casualty insurance products, with a strong preference for candidates with insurance sales experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Basic understanding of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures within the property and casualty industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, including email and other electronic methods, while maintaining confidentiality in daily operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver occasional presentations to agents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time as required to successfully perform the duties of the position. 
• Position is home-based within the assigned territory and requires regular travel throughout Nebraska. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Nodak Insurance Company complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and shall provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law.