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Job Overview
***This Protégé Apprenticeship Program is designed for people who want to grow fast and build a long-term career. The expectations are high — professionalism, discipline, and drive are non-negotiable — but the reward is even higher. This track pays extremely well and leads directly into agency ownership and leadership opportunities.***
In this Protégé Apprenticeship, you'll work directly under the top agent in our district — learning not just how to sell insurance, but how to build strong client relationships, write quality business, partner with local businesses, and operate like a true entrepreneur. Meet the program requirements, and you'll be fully prepared to launch your own agency with confidence.
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits
Annual Base Salary Commission Bonus Opportunities
Career Growth OpportunitiesEvenings Off
Mon-Fri Schedule
Hands on Training
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Work from Home
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Requirements
What you'll need to succeed:
- A strong entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to build a long-term career in business ownership.
- Exceptional professionalism and communication skills — this role interacts directly with clients and community partners.
- Sales-driven, goal-oriented energy with a passion for helping people and building relationships.
- Self-motivation and discipline — you'll manage your own schedule, workload, and development.
- Ability to study for and obtain P&C and L&H licenses (full training and support provided).
- Commitment to completing all training, coaching, and performance requirements of the program.
- Comfort with financial responsibility and strong personal money-management habits.
- Pass a background check per program and state requirements.
- Previous sales or customer-focused experience is preferred, but not required.
You'll Master:
- Building lasting client relationships
- Writing quality business and meeting sales targets
- Partnering with local businesses to grow your market
- Operating like a true entrepreneur, preparing to run your own agency
Responsibilities
Highlights of this role:
- Mentorship under the #1 Agent in the District — learn how top performers actually build profitable agencies.
- Fast-Track Career Path — master sales, service, business operations, partnerships, and leadership—all leading to agency ownership.
- Extremely Competitive Pay — this is one of the highest-earning tracks in the organization for those who perform.
- Entrepreneurial Training — learn how to build a book of business, create systems, grow a team, and run your own operation.
- Hands-on, Real-World Experience — gain practical skills you can use to launch and scale your own agency.
- Support Autonomy — you get coaching, tools, training, and district support while developing the independence needed to own your business.
- No Insurance Background Required — professionalism, sales, drive, and maturity matter more than experience.
As a Protégé, you will:
- Build and manage a growing book of business while learning the full operations of a successful agency.
- Meet and exceed performance targets that directly accelerate your path to agency ownership and income growth.
- Develop meaningful relationships with clients, guiding them with personalized, high-quality insurance solutions.
- Engage in continuous learning, gaining expert-level knowledge on products, industry trends, and business best practices.
- Manage key administrative and operational tasks, including client communication, policy updates, documentation, and claims coordination.
- Collaborate with your mentor agent and Farmers leadership to utilize tools, support, and resources that elevate your success.
- Create and execute marketing strategies that expand your client base and strengthen your local presence.
- Operate with the mindset of a business owner, taking responsibility for outcomes, growth, and daily performance.
About Us
As a District Office for Farmers Insurance , we help new and seasoned entrepreneurs build businesses that provide for their families today and into the future. We have a passion for finding and developing top talent for business ownership and sales opportunities in the Wichita and South Central Kansas area.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000