Farm Specialist

4 weeks ago

Grande Prairie, Canada Ag Jobs Canada Full time
Close Date: April.26th

Company: CGIC
Department:
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Office Based
Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As the Farm Specialist you will be responsible for new client growth and expansion of the farm portfolio through outbound prospecting, client contact and sales activities. You will play a key role in identifying prospects in agricultural markets, servicing clients, determining risks, and presenting customized insurance solutions.

How you will create impact:

  • Conducting inbound and outbound calls to prospect and proactively build a sales pipeline, developing marketing plans to promote insurance offerings, and contributing to the achievement of sales, profitability, and growth goals.
  • Completing risk assessments and farm inspections in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
  • Working with clients to review goals, providing risk management advice and recommendations for coverage, completing policy updates, and documenting required changes.
  • Conducting policy reviews to identify changing coverage requirements, responding to client inquiries, resolving complaints, and escalating issues as required.
  • Participating in events to create brand awareness and developing, maintaining, and cultivating community contacts to enhance agency visibility and maximize new business opportunities.


How you will succeed:

  • You remain focused and optimistic in the pursuit of a goal, despite barriers, until the objective is achieved and allocate time and resources to effectively manage the sales portfolio.
  • You successfully build plans focused on expanding market penetration and apply an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies, with a client centric lens.
  • You have strong communication skills to influence or persuade others to adopt a specific course of action and can effectively facilitate mutually beneficial solutions.


To join our team:

  • You have 2-3 years of experience in farm insurance sales and business development.
  • You have a post-secondary education in a related discipline.
  • You hold a General Insurance License.
  • You have or are working towards the CharteredInsurance Professional (CIP) or Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP)


What you need to know:

  • You are required to have your own vehicle, valid driver's license and insurance.
  • You will travel regularly.
  • This role involves direct contact with clients and/or service providers in their environment.
  • Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, will be required.
  • You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.


What's in it for you?

  • Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
  • Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
  • A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
  • In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

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