Farms Business Development Coordinator, 12-Month FTC Wexford - Hybrid

Job Summary

Zurich Insurance Europe AG, Ireland Branch is looking for a Farms Business Development Executive to join the team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The core role of the Farm Development Executive is to support our nine business development managers and The Head of Farm Sales to build Zurich’s share of the farm sector.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.  Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

As a Farms Business Development Executive your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

Customer

•    Develop and devise an appropriate business plan with the business development managers.
•    Working closely with our partners Dairygold, ICMSA & FDC, referral management, urgent queries and MI reporting.
•    Supporting customers on a daily basis .
•    Contacting each referral within the agreed SLA’s.
•    Advising potential customers of our farm and connected products available.
•    Supporting the farm business development managers to achieve our GWP plan.
•    Ensure that all information on key reporting areas is kept up to date on Salesforce
•    Travel to events if required

People

•    Work pro-actively with the business development managers to help broaden ans strengthen Zurich’s relationships across the farming sector.
•    Support team collegaues to achieve overall success
•    Contribute to an effective communication process.
•    Challenge underwriters on risk appetite.
•    Working cross functionally with the personal lines motor and household team in a bid to secure overall accounts.

Reporting

•    Provide regular and timely management statistics in respect of referrals, quotes, cases bound, GWP and conversion rates to our key account representative and internal management as required.
•    Monitor the performance of renewal book of business which may involve working cross functional with other teams
•    Escalation of important issues regarding renewals and important issues, acting in a proactive fashion to minimise impact on business

Your Skills & Experience

•    Minimum of 2 honours in Higher Level subjects in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or Third Level Qualification
•    CIP desirable 
•    Sales acquisition skills desirable 
•    Excellent business acumen across insurance and other industries together with a professional approach to business relationships
•    ·A working knowledge and understanding of all product lines.
·    Strong project management skills

Additional Information

Primary work location is Wexford-based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online”.

Who we are 

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 

Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

 
At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!