This Consultant, Business Development (Nationwide Agribusiness) role may be performed remotely. Candidates located near our Des Moines, IA or Columbus, OH offices will work in a hybrid environment.
In this role, the individual will:
Preferred skills and experience:
Job Description Summary
Our team is a versatile group of individuals, working collaboratively to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, innovation and contributing to a stellar team environment. If you thrive in a busy, engaging team environment, we want to know more about you!Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Implements cross-functional and/or cross-business unit strategic sales initiatives.
Develops and maintains business relationships with key groups and/or individuals within the larger target market(s) for the purpose of sales expansion.
Responsible for all communications, conflict resolution and compliance with contractual agreements within assigned target market.
Researches, identifies and selects the best opportunities for sales expansion within target market(s).
Selects and recommends the best existing markets or channels to improve sales coverage.
Partners with others (Technology, Marketing, Sales, Legal, etc.) to assess, evaluate and establish business opportunities.
Participates as a subject matter authority in business development planning projects.
Analyzes, presents and interprets sophisticated market conduct and business development reports to management and/or leadership.
Provides supervision, mentoring and training to lower-level associates and leads team in the absence of the manager.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.Â
Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Manager/Director. This is an individual contributor role.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree in business administration or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of eight years of sales or business development experience, preferably in the insurance or financial services industries.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Expert understanding of sales, marketing and business development practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively connect with others. Proven ability to understand and analyze business information needs, analyze data requests and develop relationships. Strong customer focus, dedication to results and optimistic.Â
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Staffing Exceptions to the above minimum job requirements must be approved by the: AVP and HR AVP.
Job conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Spends the majority of time prospecting within assigned target market.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 05/01/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of enationwide