Job Summary
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 during renewal calls and develop skills to sell our farm product to new customers. This will help increase Zurich’s share of the farm sector in Ireland. The role involves supporting our eight farm business development managers.
Your Role
1. Learn on the job about farm business development within Insurance, including renewal calls and new business submissions.
2. Build a pipeline of leads and actively manage the process for the team.
3. Survey outbuildings for fire & storm cover with experienced farm development managers.
4. Participate in Farm Talks/Presentations and attend agricultural shows and marts occasionally.
5. Build relationships within the farming community and with partners such as DairyGold, ICMSA, and FDC.
6. Represent the Zurich brand to the farming community.
7. Work closely with the Head of Farm Direct Sales & Farm Business Development Managers.
8. Implement sales and distribution strategies aligned with business goals.
9. Understand key success factors and distribution trends in the agricultural sector.
10. Use sales insights to improve customer propositions and profitability.
11. Provide customer feedback to the team for continuous improvement.
12. This list is not exhaustive.
Success Measures
1. Customer feedback, retention levels, and new business secured.
2. Provide relevant market trend recommendations to the Head of Farm Direct.
3. Develop, share, and monitor best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Your Skills and Experience
* At least 2 Grade C3/H5 at Higher Level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or FETAC Level 6 Diploma.
* Must sit the relevant Insurance Institute exams to qualify, in line with Central Bank guidelines.
* Degree in Agricultural Science is preferable but not necessary.
* CIP qualification or working towards it.
Experience
* Strong customer experience required.
* Knowledge of the agricultural industry is preferable.
* Experience with direct insurers or brokers is an advantage.
Additional Information
Primary work location is Wexford, with occasional travel to other Zurich locations. Benefits include training opportunities, pension scheme, free parking, social club, bike-to-work scheme, and more.
If you meet the above requirements and value a dynamic working environment, apply online.
Who We Are
Zurich is a leading Irish insurance company with over 1,000 employees across Dublin and Wexford. With 53,000 employees worldwide, we serve customers in 210 countries, helping them understand and manage risk. We promote flexible working, training, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to create a brighter future together.
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