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Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance, based in Nebraska, has a new opportunity for an Agency Growth Coach. Under the general direction of the VP of Operations and Chief Operating Officer, the Agency Growth Coach is directly responsible for Member Agency growth initiatives and Strategic Partner Company organic growth, within the assigned territory. The Agency Growth Coach is a sales champion focused relentlessly on increasing Member Agency income.

The Day to Day

• Facilitate onboarding for all new member agencies primarily focused on strategic partner companies (SPC) sales production.
• Oversee implementation as designed via the Agency Foundation Program for all new start-up members.
• Tirelessly coach assigned members on innovative ways to increase new CL & PL production, including their prospecting and marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate and document regular coaching sessions with member agencies to maximize member income opportunities.
• Be an expert on the use of the SIAA Income Calculator to support and illustrate the financial advantages of placing premium with Strategic Partner Companies.
• Champion Strategic Partner Premium (SPC) growth, and achieve set profitability standards within a defined territory, or group of members.
• Manage market access by assisting in obtaining direct Strategic Partner Company appointments as needed or warranted by individual members.
• Discuss and document perpetuation options with all members at various lifecycles of their membership.
• Identify and implement book consolidation plans focusing on the movement of non-partner premium to Strategic Partner Companies.
• Frequent communication with team to ensure unified efforts are focused on the common goals of the territory/member.
• Proficient with Technology and tech stacks used to accelerate agency growth.
• Use follow-up processes and procedures with agencies to document and track discussions.
• Attendance and participation in all Master Agency Annual meetings
• Promote the SIAA Training & Learning Center (TLC)
• Other duties as directed

Additional Skills & Attributes

1. • Bring a high degree of sales acumen
   • Responsible for working collaboratively with others (internally and externally) to achieve common objectives, goals, and results
   • Proven presentation and negotiation skills
   • Other duties as directed by executive management
   • Create value for our agencies and we create value for ourselves
   • Focus on commitments and profitability with SPCs
   • Go the extra mile to give members knowledgeable advice to maximize their membership value
   • Work closely with our members keeping an eye on profitability for them and for ourselves
   • Treat ISMs like partners
   • Select business relationships carefully
   • Build long-term relationships based on honesty and integrity
   • Strive for the best image and reputation
   • Take ownership in all that we do

Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Experience

2. • Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   • Property and casualty insurance company, wholesale insurance, and/or agency experience required.
   • Ability to travel.
   • Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
   • Comfortable with independent work as well as being a team leader.
   • Must have ability to communicate effectively one–on-one and to larger groups via multiple mediums.
   • Must successfully complete the Profiles Sales Assessment - Performance Model Analysis.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

3. • Property and Casualty License – strongly preferred.
   • Insurance Designations preferred.

SIAA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

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