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Agent Aspirant

Chris Buich Insurance and Financial Services, inc
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

Future Agency Owner Development Program

Business Leadership Sales Entrepreneurship

Not Everyone Will Be a Fit.

Most companies hire employees.

We’re developing future business leaders.

Buich Insurance & Financial Services is seeking ambitious, competitive professionals to join our Future Agency Owner Development Program—a structured leadership program designed to develop the next generation of agency leaders.

This is not a traditional customer service position, and it isn’t an easy 9-to-5 job. It’s an opportunity for individuals who want to build a career in sales, leadership, and business with the long-term goal of leading an organization of their own.

You’ll work directly with Agency Owner Chris Buich and Director of Operations Joshua Meltzer, receiving hands-on coaching inside three successful State Farm agencies serving the Monterey Bay area.

Our goal is simple: identify exceptional people, develop them into exceptional leaders, and prepare them for future leadership and agency ownership opportunities.

Is This Program Right for You?

You’ll probably thrive here if you:

  • Have a proven history of exceeding goals and expectations.
  • Enjoy competition and measuring your performance.
  • Are coachable and actively seek feedback.
  • Take ownership rather than making excuses.
  • Want to lead people—not just complete tasks.
  • Have long-term career ambitions beyond simply having a job.
  • Believe your income should reflect your performance.

This program is not ideal for someone looking for a low-pressure position with minimal accountability.

What You’ll Actually Do

From day one, you’ll begin developing the skills required to become a high-performing business leader by:

  • Prospecting for new business opportunities
  • Building relationships with customers and prospects
  • Making outbound calls and generating referrals
  • Conducting insurance and financial needs conversations
  • Learning State Farm products and services
  • Working toward measurable production goals
  • Collaborating with an experienced, high-performing team
  • Continuously improving through coaching and performance feedback

Sales is a significant part of this role. If you enjoy challenges, competition, and helping people make important financial decisions, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Learn

This leadership development program includes structured coaching in:

  • Sales and business development
  • Leadership and people management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Insurance and financial services
  • Recruiting and talent development
  • Marketing and community engagement
  • Agency operations
  • Financial performance
  • Business strategy
  • Accountability and performance management

You’ll gain real-world experience working inside a successful multi-office agency while learning directly from leaders responsible for serving thousands of customers.

We Hire for Potential

Insurance experience is not required.

We hire character, work ethic, coachability, and competitive drive.

Many successful candidates come from backgrounds such as:

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • Retail management
  • Restaurant management
  • Hospitality
  • Banking
  • Business development
  • Recruiting
  • Athletics
  • Military
  • Commission sales
  • Customer-facing leadership roles

If you’ve consistently been a top performer, we want to meet you.

What Success Looks Like

Our team operates with clear expectations and accountability.

Successful participants embrace measurable performance standards, including:

  • Consistent outbound prospecting
  • Professional customer interactions
  • Achieving sales and activity goals
  • Continuous coaching and development
  • Obtaining and maintaining required insurance licenses
  • A growth mindset and commitment to improvement

Performance—not tenure—creates opportunity here.

What We Provide

  • Comprehensive paid training
  • One-on-one mentorship from Chris Buich and Joshua Meltzer
  • Structured leadership development
  • Insurance licensing support
  • State Farm onboarding and compliance assistance
  • Ongoing coaching and career planning
  • Performance-based advancement opportunities
  • A clear roadmap toward increasing leadership responsibility

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Signing bonus upon successful completion of training
  • Paid professional licensing support
  • Long-term advancement opportunities
  • Continuous leadership coaching and mentorship

Top performers have the opportunity to build a rewarding career with significant long-term growth potential.

Why Buich Insurance?

Buich Insurance operates three successful State Farm agencies serving Santa Cruz, Salinas, and Marina.

We believe great businesses are built by great people. That’s why we invest heavily in coaching, mentorship, leadership development, and creating opportunities for ambitious professionals to grow.

We don’t just hire employees—we develop future leaders.

Your Career Path

Future Agency Owner Development Program

Licensed Insurance Professional

Senior Producer

Team Leader

Agency Leadership

Potential Future State Farm Agency Owner

Ready for the Challenge?

This program isn’t for everyone.

It’s designed for people who are competitive, driven, accountable, and committed to becoming exceptional leaders.

If you’ve consistently exceeded expectations and you’re looking for an opportunity where your performance—not your tenure—determines your future, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Indeed or send your resume to:

Joshua.Meltzer.VAKIU6@statefarm.com

Work Location: In Person

Compensation: Competitive base salary performance incentives signing bonus

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000

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