Sales Associate

Find Your Future as an Agricultural Sales Associate with American National!Are you goal-driven, passionate about agriculture, and enjoy building relationships with farmers and ranchers? If so, we want you to apply for the Agricultural Sales Associate position and help us grow our farm and ranch insurance team.As an Agricultural Sales Associate, you will successfully identify opportunities for new business and cross-sales and develop strategies to retain existing agricultural clients. Our comprehensive mentorship program will help you develop a robust network within the agricultural community, so you can be better equipped to create targeted marketing strategies to build a profitable book of business.Your Responsibilities: Client Engagement: Bring in new business by engaging with agricultural clients through phone conversations, farm visits, and industry events. Network Development: Develop a strong referral network within the farming and ranching community. Sales Management: Manage all the process requirements of new businesses, from quoting to policy issuance. Risk Assessment: Conduct on-site risk assessments of farms, ranches, and agricultural operations. Underwriting: Effectively conduct field underwriting and secure quality agricultural insurance business. Claims Assistance: Assist clients with filing claims related to crop damage, livestock loss, or farm equipment. Product Knowledge: Stay up to date on new agricultural insurance products and initiatives and enhance your knowledge by completing training programs for product specialization. Goal Achievement: Meet production goals set by the Agency Owner.What You Bring to the Table: Strong understanding of farming and ranching operations; agricultural background is a plus. Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex agricultural risks. Proficient in computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Suite. A humble, coachable attitude with a willingness to learn about specialized agricultural insurance products. Valid insurance license or eligibility to become licensed in Property & Casualty Insurance.At American National, we encourage diverse perspectives that cultivate a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. To the end, we make contracting decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. American National does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.American National is a group of companies writing a broad array of insurance products and services, comprised of American National Insurance Company, headquartered in Galveston, Texas, and its affiliates, including American National Property And Casualty Company, Springfield, Missouri; Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company, Glenmont, New York; United Farm Family Insurance Company, Glenmont, New York; and American National Life Insurance Company of New York, Glenmont, New York. Not all companies are licensed in all states. In New York, business is conducted by the above companies with a home office in Glenmont, New York. Each company has financial responsibility only for the products and services it issues. Agents contracted with American National are independent contractors, not employees.This is not a contract or offer of contract and contains a general description of various programs which may be offered through American National. Each program is subject to the terms and conditions of that respective program. American National reserves the right to discontinue, replace or modify these programs at any time. All award and bonus programs are subject to participation eligibility requirements; the full conditions of such are available upon request.