What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Field Territory Manager - Albany position at Farmers Insurance?
We are Farmers!
We are... more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.
Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn't just our business - it's our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com / careers / corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Workplace : Remote ( #LI-Remote )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
This Field Territory Manager position will represent the Foremost® and Bristol West® Insurance brands - which are both part of the Farmers Insurance Group® - in the Independent Agent (IA) Channel.
This couldn't be a better time to join the team! We already offer a well-rounded suite of personal lines insurance - including our non-standard auto line and niche specialty lines - and with the recent addition of our standard and preferred auto and home lines, we've got the full package. Moving forward, we have exciting things on the horizon. We are enhancing our technology, refining our products and we are on the path to becoming one of the leading IA brands in the country.
So, as you can see, now is the time to be a part of this organization! We are going to win in the IA channel and we need experienced salespeople to help us do it.
Job Summary
- Analyzes iindependent agency activity within a portfolio of assigned agencies and associated premium under management to understand trends and is responsible for realizing premium and profit objectives for those agencies and the portfolio.
- Activities performed to achieve those objectives may include training on products, systems, service, and underwriting, book transfers, development of existing agencies, new business growth and retention, or prospecting for new agencies.
- Serves as the primary contact point for agency support staff to build and maximize the agency / company relationship for Personal Lines; Specialty Lines and Commercial Lines products.
Essential Job Functions
Physical Actions
Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing, lifting and / or carrying 20 lbs., seeing, hearing, reaching and driving.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Attainment of CIC, CPCU or Insurance License preferred but not required.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of five years insurance sales or other industry sales experience.
Benefits
Job Location(s) : US - NY - Albany - candidate must reside in the Albany Metro area - Territory will cover Albany south to Lower Hudson Valley
Anticipated application deadline : At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer / employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com / careers / corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
