Marketing Representative - Northern States Agency

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.

The Northern States Marketing Representative will serve as marketing representative for owned agency operations within the assigned territory. Responsible for monitoring and fostering agency relationships in assigned territory. Provide marketing information to agents regarding product opportunities, how to transact business with the agency, and responds to basic inquiries on how to place various Auto and Property & Casualty insurance products with the agency. Engages in business development/marketing activities which include identifying and visiting potential and existing customers, attending local conventions, market research, managing the customer/prospect database, creating marketing fliers, updating website, sending out e-mail blasts, etc.

This position will be in Minneapolis, MN, and will be eligible for hybrid at the discretion of management. This position is not eligible for visa employment sponsorship.

What will you do?

• Responsible for monitoring and fostering agency relationships in assigned territory with a travel level of approximately 50% of the time.
• Follows up on action items/questions from visits. Communicates issues raised by individual agents and troubleshoots most common problems.
• Initiates contact with prospective agencies by calling agencies directly to identify characteristics and qualifications of the agency and to understand the level of interest in the agency's products.
• Manages advertising for the agency by identifying products to promote, initiating ideas, developing ideas with others in the agency, and submitting designs for approval.
• Obtains necessary agency licensing and producer information required for agency appointment process and submits to controller.
• Registers for and attends conventions or other industry functions to maintain visibility to current and potential customers.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor degree in business or related field
• 1-2 years related work experience
• Knowledge of insurance and rating and insurance products
• Insurance industry and marketing techniques
• Preferred to have knowledge of principles of finance, business, statistics, and insurance
• Plus to have completed insurance related courses such as CPCU, IIA, or AU

Who would excel in this role?

• Someone who can organize time and resources and handle multiple high priorities
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills and enjoys educating others on insurance products.
• Someone who can research and evaluate alternatives, reach decisions, and make recommendations all while providing excellent customer service.
• Works well with detail and accuracy.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, and an Employee Relations team ready to assist you and more.