Field Marketing Manager

Company:

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and "large company" benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, "small company" atmosphere.

A Brief Overview

Acts as Field Marketing professional visiting with agencies in the assigned territory. Responsible for monitoring and fostering agency relationships in an assigned territory. Monitors new binding activity as well as renewal retention for assigned group of agents. Provides marketing information to agents regarding product opportunities, how to transact business with Company and response to basic inquiries on how to place various Property & Casualty insurance products with the Company. Helps to set agency level goals. Maintains a high level of product knowledge.

What will you do?

• Visits agencies in person or virtually to build relationships, set goals, and provide guidance using performance data.
• Serves as the main contact for agents by answering questions, resolving issues, and escalating more complex concerns when needed.
• Schedules and prepares for meetings by reviewing reports, tracking production and retention, and organizing materials for agency discussions.
• Maintains strong knowledge of products to train agents, support their sales efforts, and identify potential business opportunities.
• Monitors market trends and competitor activity, shares insights internally, and works with underwriting to understand decisions.
• Attends events and meetings to promote products, present updates, and strengthen relationships with agencies.
• Identifies and evaluates potential new agency partners and supports efforts to grow the network.
• Continues to develop marketing, communication, and industry knowledge through training and ongoing learning.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent
• 7 or more years related work experience
• Knowledge of insurance and rating insurance products
• Insurance industry experience and marketing techniques

Who would excel in this role?

• You excel in establishing and fostering relationships with insurance agencies.
• You are a big picture thinker and are able to develop marketing strategies for the assigned territory.
• You are able to work independently and coordinate with other team members while traveling.
• You are a goal-oriented person with excellent time management skills.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.

Experience

Five or more years related work experience.

Required Knowledge

• Advance Marketing and Sales Skills
• Insurance terminology
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Company guidelines on acceptability and profitability for applications/accounts/policies

Preferred Knowledge

• Department practices and procedures
• Manuals, policy coverages, endorsements, etc.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent customer service
• Calculator
• Documentation
• Organize time and resources and handle multiple high priorities
• Research and evaluate alternatives, reach decisions, and make recommendations
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Meet deadlines
• Work with detail with accuracy
• Work well with others

A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.