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Reporting to the Head of Direct Farm Sales, the successful candidate will be our Junior Farm Development Executive for the South Leinster Region.
The core role of the Junior Farm Development Executive is to build relationships with existing customers when dealing with renewal calls and to develop skills to sell our farm product to new customers, helping to increase Zurich’s share of the farm sector in Ireland. The role supports our eight farm business development managers.
Your Role
* Learn on the job about farm business development within insurance, including renewal calls and new business submissions.
* Build a pipeline of leads and actively manage the process for the team.
* Learn to survey outbuildings for fire & storm cover with experienced farm development managers.
* Participate in Farm Talks/Presentations and attend agricultural shows and marts occasionally.
* Build relationships across the farming community and with current partners (DairyGold, ICMSA, and FDC).
* Represent the Zurich brand to the farming community.
* Work with the Head of Farm Direct Sales & Farm Business Development Managers.
* Execute sales and distribution strategies aligned with business goals.
* Understand critical success factors and trends in the agricultural sector.
* Use sales and distribution insights to improve customer propositions and profitability.
* Provide customer feedback to improve the customer experience.
Success Measures
* Customer feedback, retention levels, and new business secured.
* Provide relevant market trend recommendations to the Head of Farm Direct.
* Develop, share, and monitor best practices.
Your Skills and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
* At least 2 Grade C3/H5 at Higher Level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or FETAC Level 6 Diploma.
* In line with Central Bank guidelines, the applicant will need to sit relevant Insurance Institute exams.
* Degree in Agricultural Science is preferable but not necessary.
* CIP or working towards it.
Experience
* Strong customer experience required.
* Knowledge of the agricultural industry is preferable.
* Experience as an insurer or broker is an advantage.
Additional Information
Primary work location is Wexford, with occasional travel to other Zurich locations.
Benefits include training & development, staff pension scheme, free on-site parking, sports and social club, bike-to-work scheme, bicycle parking, shower facilities, and more.
If you meet the above requirements and value an exciting, varied environment, we look forward to your application via the “Apply online” button.
Who We Are
Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies, employing over 1,000 people across Dublin and Wexford. With 53,000 employees worldwide, we serve customers in 210 countries, helping them understand and manage risk. We offer flexible working models and opportunities for training and development. Join us and be part of a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork, and help us create a brighter future together!
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