RCIS Precision Ag Specialist
RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America’s farmers and ranchers. It’s been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it’s one of the nation’s largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents.
We are currently looking for a Precision Ag Specialist. Estimated travel is up to 70%. This is a work from home role with a company car provided. The candidate must live in one of the following states: OH, MN, SD, ND, IN, KY or IA
As an Precision Ag Specialist you will work at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and crop insurance. This role spans multiple technologies, including farm management systems, GIS platforms, and process systems. This role plays a key part in supporting RCIS’s Precision Ag strategy.
As a Precision Ag Specialist at RCIS, you’ll work closely with internal team members and external customers to educate and support the use of precision agriculture technologies for crop insurance reporting and servicing. This is a field‑based position responsible for helping drive adoption of RCIS Digital Ag tools across a designated region.
This roles in in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment, assisting agents with farm management systems, supporting system workflows, and serving as a trusted technical resource for both agents and growers.
In this role you will:
- Have a deep understanding of Precision farming technologies
- Will become a SME expert in technology solutions
- Assist in the organization area of Precision Ag products
- Serve as internal and external technical specialist for precision ag
- Help implement the adoption of technology.
- Attend OEM Trainings
- Collaborates -With Field claims and Sale. For support of sales activities
- Utilize CRM for documentation of customer interactions
- Provide both customer and internal trainings both in-person and virtually.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Agricultural or Engineering and 8 or more years of experience in the Digital Agriculture area
OR - High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Digital Agriculture area
AND - Project Management experience
- Experience with Precision Ag tools
- Experience within the Agricultural industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of Precision Ag equipment
- Precision Ag systems, John Deere Operations Center, Climate Field View, Ag Leader Technologies
- Knowledge of GIS Systems
- Consulting experience
- Lead meetings
- Experience with process improvement
- Knowledge of financial services industry
- In-depth knowledge of insurance business processes and processing
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $87,000.00 - $110,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]
Why Zurich?
At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s): AM - Columbus, AM - Cincinnati, AM - Cleveland, AM - Dayton, AM - Indiana Virtual Office, AM - Indianapolis, AM - Iowa Virtual Office, AM - Kentucky Virtual Office, AM - Minneapolis, AM - Minnesota Virtual Office, AM - North Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Ohio Virtual Office, AM - Sioux Falls, AM - South Dakota Virtual Office, AM - St. Paul
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin