Scouting Manager

Location US-NY-New York

Job Category Corporate and Business Development

Position Type Regular Full Time

Req ID 42134

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38 : 45-hour work week!

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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