Job Description

Do you want to one day own your own business but don’t know where to start or may be lacking the knowledge, experience and/or resources to do that right now?

 

Farmers is growing and expanding in the Santa Cruz County area. We are seeking for professional and coachable Future Agency Owners to join our team. Think of this position kind of like a “paid internship” were you will be working closely with a local Agency Owner and the District Manager as a Mentee where your will grow your skills and business knowledge, and ultimately moving up to your own Agency within our training program.

 

Reach out for details if you are looking for a long term career opportunity that offers security and growth potential.

 

Schedule:

Full-Time (Monday to Friday)

 

Pay:

$18-25/hr (depending on experience)

Plus commission pay

 

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

 

Experience:

No necessary experience required

Experience in sales or insurance is preferred

Management experience is preferred

 

Language:

Spanish preferred but not required

 

License/Certification:

Property & Casualty License preferred but not required

Life and Health License preferred but not required

 

Ability to commute/relocate:

Santa Cruz County Area: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

 

Work Location:

One location

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

1-on-1 coaching and support from experienced coaches

Systems and technology for agency management and sales

Access to diverse Farmers products AND brokerage companies

Award winning University of Farmers training

Education to earn and maintain Insurance Licenses

Utilize proven marketing systems, or develop your own, to reach potential clients

Have fun networking with Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, local business owners and your community

Educate and assist customers on insurance products

Professional growth and future agency ownership opportunities

Responsibilities

Work on business goals and plans and be mentored in business ownership practices

Directly contribute to the sales goals of the agency, including new business, cross sell opportunities and customer service

Market and write new business while conforming to ethical and state law practices

Underwrite new accounts and maintain knowledge of products and procedures

Develop agency relationships with referral partners

Willing to be coachable for your own future professional growth

Earn and maintain insurance license(s) (Required)

Educate and assist customers on insurance product

Requirements

Are you self-motivated, goal oriented, coachable, and have a friendly positive attitude?

Good communicator and listener

Ability to pass a background check and obtain a CA P&C Insurance License and a Life & Health Insurance License in the future (we can assist with licensing) or be licensed already preferable

Previous insurance experience not necessary

Be coachable and intuitive to business

Willingness to learn new products and skills