Scouting Manager
US-NY-New York
Careers (External)
Req #: 42134
Type: Regular Full Time
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Overview: Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! State Farm Insurance is seeking a Scouting Manager for our East Coast-based scouting efforts. This candidate would be part of an existing 10-person scouting team located in both Silicon Valley and our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, IL. This individual will successfully identify and evaluate relevant, compelling early-stage companies, then work with State Farm Ventures and other internal stakeholders across our organization to refer the most promising of these companies. This fast-paced, strategic role involves working with many cutting-edge startups, VC firms, accelerators, and the broader startup ecosystem. The East Coast-based Scouting Manager is responsible for identifying and working with a network of exciting startups, top-tier established organizations, as well as venture capitalists, incubators/accelerators, and premier educational institutions to identify emerging technologies, products, services, and solutions for State Farm and our customers. HYBRID: Qualified candidates residing within a 180-mile radius of New York, NY will be classified as a Hybrid employee. In a hybrid work arrangement, you will be able to work remotely, with in-person expectations. **Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B Visa) for this opportunity. Responsibilities: We are seeking a Scouting Manager for State Farm's East Coast-based Scouting team who can successfully identify and evaluate relevant, compelling early-stage companies, then work with State Farm Ventures and other internal stakeholders across our organization to refer the most promising of these companies. This is a fast-paced, strategic role that involves working with many cutting-edge startups, VC firms, accelerators, and the broader start-up ecosystem. A Day In The Life Of A Scouting Manager The East Coast-based Scouting Manager is responsible for identifying and working with a network of exciting startups, top-tier established organizations, as well as venture capitalists, incubators/accelerators, and premier educational institutions to identify emerging technologies, products, services, and solutions for State Farm and our customers. Qualifications: This role takes a collaborative partner to build a network of East Coast startups, top-tier established organizations, VCs, incubators, accelerators, and premier educational institutions to identify emerging tech, products, services, and solutions. Competitive candidates possess: * Three plus years of experience working with startups. * Possess strong technology-based acumen including both in-depth and breadth tech background weighted toward AI/ML, mobile, APIs, cyber security, IoT,and data analytics. * Broad business understanding across a range of industries. Working knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus. * Strong associative thinking skills. (i.e., able to "connect the dots" for myriad implications associated with new tech, products, solutions, etc.) * Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity. * Excellent strategic and critical thinking abilities. * Proven track record of effectively collaborating and influencing across organizations. Preferred Qualifications: * Good working knowledge of State Farm's core business lines, distribution models, strategies, and operational challenges * Three plus years of large scale enterprise experience * Able to effectively represent State Farm with entrepreneurs, senior executives, venture capitalists, and other external stakeholders. * Experience speaking to large groups and participating in industry panels for large audiences. * Comfortable utilizing leadership courage to challenge the status quo when appropriate.
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