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Agency Development Specialist

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Job Summary

The Agency Development Specialist supports and administers centralized agency development processes and efforts to explain and verify eligibility requirements, document validation, packet submissions, provide systems access, program enrollments, and other administrative onboarding tasks. Works closely with candidates, field leaders, and business partners on executing agency development processes. Supports manager and colleagues with general department duties, such as reporting, presentations, training, issue resolution, and other tasks as assigned. Participates in various projects and initiatives, including those related to onboarding, agency development, and distribution.

Essential Job Functions

  • Supports and administers agency development processes, such as packet submissions, document validation, system access requests and navigation, and other administrative tasks.
  • Responsible for achieving assigned objectives including those related to efficiency, effectiveness, and execution.
  • Works closely with candidates, field leaders, and business partners on a daily basis to execute assigned processes and other responsibilities, including inbound and outbound activity using various contact methods, such as emailing, calling, video conferencing, messaging, and other communication systems.
  • Maintains up-to-date records of activity, interactions, and candidate statuses using approved systems and methods.
  • Reports any system, process, or data issues in a timely manner. Utilizes tracking systems to monitor and record activities.
  • Assists people leader with general duties and responsibilities, such as developing and updating reports, presentations, communications, and team activities.
  • Provides updates on trends, results, tactics, and other aspects of the assigned responsibilities via presentations, spreadsheets, written communication, and other means as appropriate.
  • Actively participates in and supports various projects, initiatives, and training opportunities as assigned.
  • Collaborates with peers and people leader to research, identify, share, and implement processes and other enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness, improve candidate and field leader experiences, and achieve strategic objectives.
  • Provides relevant intel, feedback, and best practices on processes, programs, vendors, and systems.
  • Builds and maintains strong partnerships with colleagues. Assists people leader with training and developing peers.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of any relevant programs and processes. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Physical Actions

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in business or related field.

Experience Requirements

3+ years experience in sales, recruiting, project management, and/or agency or customer facing positions required. Experience in recruiting, distribution models, and/or the insurance industry preferred.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $75,200 - $120,010
    o CO Only: $70,640 - $103,400 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $70,640 - $110,660
    o MA Only: $70,640 - $110,660 
  • o MD Only: $70,640 - $110,660
    o NY/DC/NJ Only: $70,640 - $120,010 
             o Albany County: $75,200 - $103,400 
    o WA Only:  $77,969 - $125,750 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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