Territory Sales Manager, Agribusiness

If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This Field Territory Manager role will be responsible for overseeing the farm territory across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Given the geographic scope of the position and the travel required to effectively support the territory, we are seeking candidates who reside in either Boise, Idaho (preferred), or Spokane, Washington. These locations provide the most efficient access to the assigned states and will help ensure strong field presence, responsiveness, and relationship management across the region.

Preferred skills and experience for this position include:

• Farm, Agribusiness and/or Commercial Lines Sales and/or Underwriting experience
• Relationship Management
• Strong Communication
• Time Management

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Job Description Summary

We value smart, high-energy, professionally assertive salespeople and offer them an outstanding culture and competitive advantages. If you have a passion for agriculture, the desire to be on a winning team and can meet challenges with positive solutions, we want to know more about you!

As the Farm Territory Manager, you'll work within a defined territory agency plant, including recruiting, training, developing and executing specific business plans that are mutually beneficial for the company and agency. We'll count on you to be engaged in sales, service and risk management activities to achieve profitability and growth goals. In addition, you'll provide technical and procedural advice and counsel to all Agribusiness Underwriting, exclusive agency, appointed and independent agents.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Consults with staff to define needs and/or problems associated with sales/marketing activities.

• Identifies, coordinates and delivers training necessary to maintain continuous development of sales and risk management skills, knowledge and service excellence for all regional staff.

• Administers and implements the best sales/marketing/risk management practices, policies, procedures, and programs in the region.

• Monitors sales and customer service issues, alerting of pending concerns and opportunities.

• Researches, analyzes and monitors sales and service-related information and provides reports or information to leadership and/or market teams to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize the effects of competition.

• Leads the development and implementation of regional sales/marketing plans and objectives to ensure growth and profitability.

• Assists and monitors Territory professionals in prospecting new business from initial contact to close of sale, as well as servicing and consulting policyholders on appropriate coverages and policy features.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.