Agency Training Instructor Sr
Country Companies
Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!
We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.
About the role
As an Agency Training Instructor, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference by helping new and experienced Insurance Agency Owners build their skills and grow their business. You’ll be the driving force behind delivering engaging product, sales, and systems training that empowers Agency Owners and their team members to succeed. In this hybrid role, based in Bloomington, IL, you’ll collaborate with leaders, contribute fresh ideas to enhance training programs, and build strong connections that support your personal and professional growth. This is your chance to make an impact while growing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is based out of our corporate offices in Bloomington, IL.
How does this role make an impact?
- Facilitates, conducts and evaluates training to sell the organization's products and/or services for company sales or management personnel.
- Contributes to the development and enhancement of training by providing feedback to leadership on activities, content, techniques, and/or resources to effectively administer training as it relates to overall relevance and success in the classroom. May arrange for key internal/external sales, technical, marketing or product specialists to serve as instructors or guest speakers.
- Continuously monitors and evaluates training to ensure sales training activities are teaching sales representatives the characteristics and applications of company products and how to effectively sell products.
- Conducts needs assessment, analyzes gaps/needs, and implements training need solutions to ensure training programs are properly orienting company management and product field support personnel to performing in their roles in the overall marketing plan. Proactively works with business partners to identify current and future sales skills needs.
- Develops and promotes effective communication networks within markets in collaboration with agency personnel, their staff, agency leadership, home office business partners in support of overall business and sales objectives. Works with leaders to deliver special growth initiatives & other efforts specific to markets.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Requires P/C, L/H, and Series 6/63 licenses within 90 days of start date.
- Series 6/63 Securities licenses are preferred, but not required.
- This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners and copy machines.
- Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Base Pay Range:
$76,000-$104,500The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.
Why work with us?
Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.
COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Come join our team at COUNTRY today!