Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!

The VP Crop & Livestock Insurance position is hybrid and open to work out of any Compeer Financial location.

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Position Overview:
This position is responsible for leading a team of sales leaders who are responsible for the development of new crop and livestock insurance business, retaining existing business and cross selling Compeer products and services through relationships developed with current and prospective clients. Creates and executes strategy to develop new business, strengthen relationships with current clients and add unique value to client relationships within their assigned territory. Leads the team in being the premier provider of crop insurance and financial services to eligible clients. Provides effective management of resources, compliance and profitabilit y within the insurance line of business.

Essential Functions:

• Works with leaders to develop marketplace specific strategies that align with the Organization’s strategic direction, vision, and short-term and long-term objectives.
• Participates in developing business expectations and goals and is responsible for communicating them to the team.
• Promotes and lives the Insurance Sales culture, holding themselves and team members accountable to desired behaviors in the Culture Blueprint.
• Encourages and reinforces the value and use of the Team Relationship Model, partnering with teams across Compeer.
• Develops the crop and livestock insurance sales culture and the crop and livestock insurance sales and relationship management approach and programs within the team.
• Develops and executes sales and marketing strategies and plans, including resource and team member needs within the insurance line of business.
• Assesses new opp ortunities and seeks innovative methods for producing solutions to ensure organizational success.

Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, marketing, agribusiness or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Minimum of seven years of leadership and management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state (Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit.
• Strategic and innovative.
• Expert knowledge of collateral evaluation methods.
• Expert knowledge of sales and sales management techniques.
• Working knowledge of the agriculture industry.
• Working knowledge of the local marketplace.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• High level of integrity.
• Strong negotiating, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business.
• Valid driver’s license.

Who is Compeer Financial?
Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. By joining our team, you will help empower those in agriculture and rural communities to achieve their goals and expand their possibilities. We embrace business agility and innovative approaches to serving our clients and communities.

Why join our team?

• Amazing team members who are passionate about serving agriculture and rural America.
• Investment in our team members’ education, growth and development.
• Engagement in our communities through giving back and volunteerism.
• Flexible, collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Great benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401K (3% Compeer contribution & up to an additional 6% match)
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time)

Find out why our team members choose Compeer Financial by watching this video.

How do I apply?
Qualified candidates, please apply online at www.compeer.com/careers.

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.