Farmers Insurance Agent In Training

Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference by helping and educating others? Do you aspire to build relationships and eventually lead your own agency?

Join the Silicon Valley District Office of Farmers Insurance as an Agent-in-Training and take the first step toward becoming a successful agency owner. The Silicon Valley District is known for hands-on training, clear processes, and strong execution. Agents-in-Training in our District receive structured onboarding, consistent coaching, and real-world support designed to prepare them for successful agency launches.

We focus on teaching insurance fundamentals along with sales execution, operational discipline, and business ownership skills. This approach ensures our Agents-in-Training are confident, prepared, and supported from day one through launch.

No insurance experience required! If you are people-focused, coachable, and driven to succeed, we will provide all the training and support you need to thrive in this role.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

The Agent in Training role is designed to immerse you in all aspects of the insurance industry. During this sales training period, you will work full-time in San Jose, CA, where you’ll receive hands-on experience in selling, cross-selling, and meeting sales targets.

• Engage in a rigorous training program that covers insurance products, sales strategies, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Sell and cross sell insurance products while working toward monthly sales goals
• Use provided quality leads to contact potential customers, conduct follow-up, and move interested prospects through the sales process
• Develop marketing plans, proactively reach out to potential clients, and evaluate their insurance needs to provide tailored quotes.
• Work closely with the District Manager and local agency owners to support agency growth through customer retention and new connections.
• Utilize various sales techniques to achieve a target of a minimum of insurance units sold per month.

Opportunities After Training:

Agency Ownership: Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the exciting option to either start your own Farmers Insurance agency with a competitive bonus or acquire an existing agency with the capital requirement waived.

Career Continuation: If agency ownership is not your path, you can continue your career in the insurance industry by working with an existing agent.

Qualifications:

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to potentially become a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and build rapport.
• Motivation to achieve goals and continue learning about insurance and sales
• Strong persuasion skills, with a motivation to close sales and meet targets.
• Resilience and persistence, as sales often involve rejection; the candidate must be able to recover from setbacks and remain motivated.
• Willingness to learn new methods and adapt to a changing sales environment
• Ability to make outbound calls and speak with potential customers
• A proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be willing to obtain the Property and Casualty license.
• Must be willing to obtain the Life, Accident, and Health license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus structure
• Comprehensive training from the Silicon Valley District Office and the experienced agency owner.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Advanced Education Opportunities
• Financial assistance to become a Farmers Insurance agency owner upon meeting certain criteria and/or sales targets.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Monday through Friday schedule. No weekends required.

If this role feels like a good fit, we welcome your application. We review applications daily and look forward to connecting with you.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From $4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to obtain your Property & Casualty and Life, Accident, and Health licenses?

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95128 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4,000