What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farmers Insurance Sales Agent - Bloomington position at Farmers Insurance - Carrie Joos Agency?
Job Overview
Lead Generation: Prospect for new clients daily via cold calling, networking, local events, and referral programs.
Needs Assessment: Conduct thorough consultations to analyze prospective clients' financial situations and existing insurance portfolios.
Product Customization: Design and pitch customized insurance packages (e.g., [Property & Casualty, Life, Health, Commercial]) to close coverage gaps.
Sales Pipeline Management: Maintain high-volume phone activity, follow up on warm corporate leads, and track progress within the [CRM system, e.g., Salesforce/HubSpot].
Underwriting Compliance: Collect necessary underwriting information, request carrier quotes, and submit accurate applications.
Client Retention: Conduct annual reviews with existing policyholders to process policy updates, handle renewals, and uncover cross-selling opportunities.
Claims Support: Assist clients during the insurance claims process to maintain strong, long-term relationships and high satisfaction.
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits
Annual Base Salary Commission Bonus Opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)Health Insurance
Hands on Training
Career Growth Opportunities
Retirement Plan
Training & Mentorship
Bonus Opportunities
Award Winning Training
Community Impact
Recognition & Awards
Lucrative Earning Potential
Leads Provided
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Coachable and open to feedback
- Ability to work independently while following established processes
- Commitment to ethical business practices
- Sales or customer service experience preferred
- Illinois Life & Health and Property & Casualty licenses (or willingness to obtain—licensing classes provided)
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Learn and apply insurance sales and service best practices
- Work with clients to understand their insurance needs
- Present insurance solutions including auto, home, life, health, Medicare, and financial services
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support day-to-day agency operations
- Participate in training, coaching, and professional development
- Engage in community outreach and networking activities
About Us
As your local Farmers® agent in Pekin and Bloomington, IL, I help customers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make you smarter about insurance. I have the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options-whether that auto, home, renters, business insurance and more. We only hire the best and most dedicated employees to our team. I have over 17 years of experience as a Farmers Insurance agent. Join us in creating a secure future while working in an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions matter.
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000