Job Description

Farmers Insurance Protégé Agent Program

Are you interested in getting into insurance business with the opportunity for future career advancement in an industry known for creating a predictable residual based income while getting paid?

Farmers Agents are multi-line insurance providers. One of the best kept secrets about multi-line insurance sales is that it has proven over time to be a relatively recession proof business and provides agents/agency owners with the ability to control their time, increase their income and the freedom to grow.

The opportunity with Farmers has never been better. Farmers is a 98-year old, nationally recognized household name in providing insurance to individuals, families and small business owners.

Our Protégé Agent Program places you in a successful Farmers agency in your community, working directly with the Agent to learn how to sell, service and manage an insurance agency. After successful completion of the 12 month program, you will have the opportunity to qualify to be your own agent.

Qualified applicants must be able to successfully complete a background check, obtain required insurance licenses and complete University of Farmers required training.

Compensation: Base pay commission & graduation bonus

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth Opportunities

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Evenings Off

Responsibilities

Training and Development (includes but not limited to):

• Sales lead tracking and management using CRM tools
• Multi-channel prospecting including substantial phone and email follow-up
• Customer suitability and insurance coverage consultation 
• Development and presentation of insurance proposals
• Establish and support client relationships with timely and exceptional service
• Agency office operations including fiduciary responsibilities, staffing, team management
• Professional networking including social media, business to business, referral groups, etc. 

Requirements

• One year of sales and/or marketing experience is required
• One year of professional office experience is required
• Ability to obtain or already carry insurance licenses
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take risks
• Genuine thirst to learn to be mentored
• Great self-starter and operate with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• College degree preferred but not required