Marketing Representative - Northwest Indiana

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 5 days per week. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated Marketing Representative to join our team. The position requires the person to: Travel regularly to agencies throughout assigned territory to generate business, conduct training, and perform all essential marketing functions. Communicate marketing plans to agents to ensure the expanded use of Company products and services that will provide profitable growth. ​Assist agents' advertising and promotion activities. Prospect and recommend the appointment of new agencies. Prepare daily marketing activity reports for management. Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with Company philosophy and procedures, in order to make sound decisions. Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks. Communicate with company associates, independent agents, CSRs and other insurance service organizations effectively and clearly. This position covers the counties of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, and Marshal. Candidates are required to live in or close to this area. Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 3 years of property/casualty insurance experience with personal and commercial line coverages. Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently. Above average communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to resolve complex issues. An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs. Benefits Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you! Equal Employment Opportunity Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. *Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement. #LI-BK1 #LI-Hybrid