Job Description

This opportunity serves as a launching pad for individuals aspiring to become a Farmers Insurance agency owner. As a Protégé Agent, you will receive comprehensive training in all aspects of insurance sales, customer service, and business operations. You'll work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with clearly defined goals and milestones designed to prepare you for agency ownership. Are you looking to start a sales career or break into the insurance industry? ?We want highly motivated and determined job seekers to APPLY TODAY. No matter your sales experience, we'll invest in your success. We understand that it takes time to build a business, to develop the proper skills and understanding, and to excel in this field.? We provide our new Sales Representatives with ongoing training and support on their path to success so they can best serve our customers!

**All applicants will receive an online assessment immediately after applying. Incomplete assessments will not be considered further for this position.**

Salary: $35,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

Annual Base Salary + Commission

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Evenings Off

Retirement Plan

Hands on Training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Responsibilities

• Meet new business production goals and objectives as established.
• Develop insurance quotes, make sales presentations, and close sales.
• Assess and identify the wants and needs of your customer(s) over the phone.
• Share training and education knowledge and expertise with team members.
• Thoroughly understand and follow all underwriting, rating and compliance requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of new products and services.
• Prospecting and generating new business through leads & referral sources.
• Generating insurance quotes.
• Be outstanding at relationship building.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Call prospective customers by operating VOIP telephones, automatic dialing systems, and other internet technologies.
• Cold call, direct email and perform other lead generation activities.
• Maintains phone time or sales quotas as determined by management.
• Grow sales revenue by utilizing phone, email and potential client lists.
• Presents and explains insurance policy options based upon prospective client needs and their personalgoals.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Stay up-to-date on industry market trends and best practices.
• Participate in regular team meetings and brainstorming sessions.

Requirements

• Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
• Possess an upbeat, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Be a great self-starter with a sense of urgency.
• Create relationships from a cold start.
• Excellent Communication/interpersonal skills.
• Confident, self-starter who works well independently.
• Must be highly self-motivated.
• Professional phone etiquette.
• Career minded vision.
• Problem-Solving Capabilities.
• Works well with other employees and is a team player with a positive attitude.
• A Property & Casualty insurance license is required.
• A Life & Health Insurance license is required.
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles and strategies.
• Be equipped with great listening and closing skills.
• Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish is beneficial.

Enthusiasm, optimism, and a willingness to see the good in every situation.

Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and think outside the box.