Sales Associate Crop and Livestock Insurance

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Diversity & Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers. 

Where you will work:
This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Mankato, MN office location.

The contributions you will make: 

This position participates in a 6-18-month training program designed to develop a high-performing sales team member. The primary focus of the program is sales training, with a particular emphasis on Ag Lending and Crop and Livestock Insurance. The incumbent follows a comprehensive syllabus that includes modules on Sales, Crop Insurance, Credit, Appraisal, and Marketing. Upon successful completion of the program, the incumbent is well-prepared to assume a sales position in Ag Lending or Crop and Livestock Insurance. 

A typical day: 

• Participates in classroom and experiential training to gain in-depth understanding of the agricultural industry.   
• Facilitates learning and collaboration by engaging with team members across Compeer’s diverse geographical locations.  
• Attends agricultural meetings, farm open houses/tours, trade shows, extension meetings and other networking events to keep current on agriculture and financial market changes.  
• Markets loans and related services, establishing new market relationships that will contribute towards attainment of Compeer’s goals and business objectives. 
• Assists with the maintenance of prospect files, establishing ongoing prospecting plans and activities, and developing and making a commitment to individual sales goals for both loans and related services. 
• Administers loans, policies and appraisals to cultivate positive client relationships that contribute to Compeer’s success.   
• Assists in building client relationships and prospecting new clients, while collaborating with experienced sales team members to establish criteria for long-term success.    

The skills and experience we prefer you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, ag business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essentials functions of the job.  
• Experience in agribusiness/farming industry, agricultural credit or closely related field preferred. 
• Ability to obtain an Insurance License within six months of hire is required.
• Solid organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, analytical, negotiating and influencing skills are required. 
• Knowledge of farm production methods and products, a general understanding of farm business management and finance. 
• Must demonstrate effective team building and processing skills. 
• The understanding of and ability to use various computer, business/financial applications is required.