Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture. AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West. We are in search of an Insurance Agent I or Insurance Agent II to join our Washington Lending and Insurance department in Ritzville, Washington. This full-time position reports to the SVP of Insurance and is responsible for providing high quality, profitable and constructive insurance products and related services to customers, maintaining a high level of proactive marketing and portfolio management, and through actions, creating a positive image of the association to customers, insurance professionals and the general public. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period. Compensation Information The base salary range for this position is: Level I: $63,000 - 95,000; bonus at target is 12% of salary Level II: $69,000 - 119,000; bonus at target is 15% of salary Job Requirements Market and sell insurance products by communicating with and receiving information from customers in the office and off-site. Actively solicit sales from referral sources, including internal staff. May also develop sales leads from direct mail campaigns, lists and telemarketing. Establish rapport with and develop and maintain confidence of customers and other related professionals by: educating customers on the crop insurance processes; effectively communicating insurance program coverages and benefits, applicable reporting deadlines and premium costs; consistently meeting timeframe and product expectations; and, following through to ensure the customer and others are satisfied with the service and final product. Gather needed information through interviews in person, by phone, or using the Internet. Read and understand production information from various sources including, but not limited to, customer records and tax records. Comply with Federal and Approved Insurance Provider (AIP) documentation expectations, submission timelines, procedures, laws and regulations. Maintain State Agent's License through required continuing educational training/seminars. Work with insurance representatives to resolve policy issues that affect producer's insurance coverage. Communicate proactively to ensure excellent customer service and seeks to ensure profitability of assigned portfolio. Represent and communicate the values, purpose and mission of AgWest to employees, customers, the public and target audiences. This may include joining or actively supporting appropriate organizations and civic groups and actively participating in sponsored events and programs. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Effective relationship building skills and high attention to detail Demonstrated responsibility and experience with hard deadlines and fixed deliverables Ability to market, sell, and effectively negotiate terms on behalf of the organization, both verbally and in writing Understanding of the local insurance industry and agricultural markets Ability to complete all requirements for appropriate State Insurance Agent Licenses Bachelor's degree in business or ag-related field or equivalent experience Preferred Requirements Knowledge of agricultural practices and crop and livestock production Knowledge of