Foremost Field Territory Manager

Foremost Field Territory Manager (SW Florida) 25960
We are Farmers
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
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.
Job Summary
Analyzes independent 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
Serves as the primary contact for operations, systems and policy training for agency products as well as liaison for resolving policy service and billing issues for assigned agencies and products. Utilizes technology to manage agency data and the performance of the portfolio under management. Documents agency contacts as well as competitor changes as they occur. Maintains up to date information for Merchandising and Business Development as well as other functional areas. Builds and maintains agency/company relationships in order to maximize product penetration and sales within the agency. Coordinates with the book transfer unit to ensure timely processing of all applications, follows up with the agency contact for additional information, monitors and tracks the hit ratios and successful completion of each committed transfer. In conjunction with the agency education strategy, coordinates and delivers new and on-going training on products and systems for all product lines within the agency. Active in geographic territory of the assigned portfolio of agencies, prospecting for new agencies as well as business development opportunities. Analysis of agency operations and quoting/profiling potential book transfer opportunities are included in this function. Promotes industry knowledge by coordinating and attending industry events and participating in continuing education and other learning opportunities. Promotes agencies' use of company-provided education and learning resources. Prepares and maintains a market analysis, including competitor information in order to provide input on distribution, product, price and promotion strategies. Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals. Performs other duties as assigned. 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.
Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and frequent travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.
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.
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location. Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance) 401(k) Medical Vision Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Job Location(s): Candidate must reside in SW Florida (Between Sarasota and Naples)
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr