AVP, Account Executive

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and execute marketing plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure the profitable growth and expansion of the company’s products and services with select clients. Collaborate directly with select clients and divisional staff to strengthen relationships and grow market share. Assist in establishing marketing goals for select client segments. Assists Division Manager’s and Division Marketing Managers in training division-marketing personnel in marketing techniques.

Works with IT, Divisions and Marketplace to evaluate and enhance overall company technology platform and tools. Coordinate work assignments, communication and service levels to assure that large multi-divisional clients experience consistent service levels across all divisions. Assists with all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of all insurance products offered by the company. Knowledge of marketing methodologies and techniques. Knowledge of the agricultural industry, including a broad understanding of the major crops produced in the US; general knowledge of agricultural issues. Ability to positively direct the work of others, including the ability to make and communicate assignments, resolve issues affecting employees or agents.

Ability to use insurance industry and company terminology. Ability to effectively communicate and maintain positive business relationships with company personnel, outside resources, and customers. Ability to remain calm and professional. Ability to be organized and multitask. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to proofread and edit copy. Ability to work well with people in a team environment.

Ability to work from oral or written communication. Ability to interact and lead enhancements to technology tools. Ability to operate all office equipment. Ability to work flexible hours as required and travel overnight up to 40%. Travel will include both air and automobile. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree required with a minimum of 4 years of crop sales, marketing, or service related experience.