Agency Producer

Join Ghiardi Agency | Missouri Farm Bureau as an Agency Producer, where your role will be pivotal in driving our agency to new heights. We are seeking a dynamic professional with a strong Executor personality—someone who is highly driven, excels at decision-making, possesses exceptional emotional intelligence, supports leadership initiatives, and is committed to advancing our agency to the next level. As a licensed expert in Property & Casualty and Life, Accident, and Health insurance, you will play a key role in acquiring and managing home, auto, and life insurance policies, identifying cross-selling opportunities, delivering outstanding customer service, ensuring client retention, and achieving ambitious profitability targets.

Core Job Duties include (but are not limited to)

• Insurance Expertise: Maintain active licenses in Property & Casualty, Life, Accident, and Health insurance and stay current with industry regulations and product offerings. Must be obtained prior to hiring and will be reimbursed by the agency upon hire.
• New Business Acquisition: Proactively solicit and write new business within your specialized department, demonstrating a strong understanding of client needs and industry trends.
• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with the agent and/or operations manager to assess clients' insurance needs accurately, ensuring they receive the appropriate coverage. (when applicable)
• Underwriting and Rating: Conduct field underwriting and rating assessments for new accounts, providing precise risk evaluations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on new insurance products and industry initiatives, actively seeking opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Client Engagement: Actively engage clients and prospects by soliciting expiration dates and building strong agency relationships to enhance client retention.
• Production Goals: Consistently meet monthly production requirements and goals assigned by the agent or agency manager. Minimum 15k policy premium totals per month. NOTE: Premium totals may fluctuate depending on the type of commercial client.
• CRM Reporting: Ensure all customer and lead interactions are thoroughly documented in the CRM system for up-to-date access by all team members.
• Adaptability: Although rare, you may be asked to perform other duties as assigned, to support the agency's diverse needs.

Core Competencies

• Business Results: Demonstrates the ability to meet individual performance metrics and goals, contributing to the agency's overall success.
• Drive and Productivity: Exhibits a proactive approach to achieving exceptional results, handles responsibilities efficiently, and takes on additional tasks with minimal supervision.
• Innovation: Embraces innovative ideas, offers & welcomes suggestions for improvement, contributing to the agency's growth and evolution.
• Communication: Displays effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues professionally.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively within the team, accepts constructive feedback, and fosters a cooperative work environment.

Physical Environment

This role primarily operates in a climate-controlled office environment, with occasional off-site client visits as needed. Use of your own transportation when off-site is required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Education: A four-year college degree is preferred or equivalent sales experience.
• Experience: Previous customer service experience is required, ideally in the insurance industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in basic PC skills and mathematics, along with strong analytical capabilities.
• Conflict Resolution: Possesses excellent conflict resolution skills to address client concerns effectively.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Compensation: Hourly (Based on Sales Experience) Monthly Commissions
• Health Insurance: Paid Employee Health Insurance (Spouse and family coverage available at employee expense)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Optional Coverage: Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance (available at employee expense)
• Retirement Plan: 401K with Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Monthly PTO accrued based on years at agency.

Note: This position may require flexibility to work non-standard hours/shifts and the ability to adhere to a structured schedule, ensuring we meet our clients' needs effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• Property & Casualty License (Required)
• Life & Health Insurance License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $35,000