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Agency Owner

Farmers Insurance - Illinois Insurance Careers

Job Description

Agency Owner – Leadership & Business Development

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Lead a Team. Develop People. Drive Results.

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Farmers Insurance is seeking a motivated, people-focused professional with strong leadership and sales skills to develop and lead a high-performing insurance agency team.

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This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coaching others, building relationships, driving sales performance, and creating a strong team culture. You’ll work closely with your local Farmers Insurance District team and have access to training, resources, and ongoing support designed to help you succeed.

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Previous insurance experience is not required. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong leadership potential, a results-focused mindset, and the ability to manage the many responsibilities involved in running a successful agency.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Recruit, develop, coach, and motivate a high-performing sales and service team
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  • Establish sales goals and create strategies to achieve them
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  • Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the local community
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  • Identify new client acquisition and business development strategies
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  • Monitor key performance indicators and agency results
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  • Implement marketing, networking, and referral strategies
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  • Create an accountable, positive, and performance-focused team culture
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  • Manage competing priorities and make effective day-to-day business decisions
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  • Develop processes that support client retention and long-term agency growth
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  • Partner with the local District team for coaching, training, and development
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Recommended Skills

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Candidates who succeed in this type of leadership role often demonstrate skills commonly associated with successfully managing a business, including:

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  • Leadership and team development
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  • Sales management
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  • Recruiting and employee development
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  • Business development
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  • Strategic planning
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  • Goal setting and performance management
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  • Customer relationship management
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  • Networking and community engagement
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  • Marketing and lead generation
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  • Financial awareness and budgeting
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  • Problem-solving and decision-making
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  • Time management and organization
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  • Strong written and verbal communication
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  • Personal accountability and self-motivation
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Experience in sales leadership, management, operations, recruiting, customer service, or team development may translate particularly well to this role.

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Licensing Requirements

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Candidates will be required to obtain the appropriate insurance licenses, including:

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  • Property & Casualty Insurance License
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  • Life & Health Insurance License
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Required pre-licensing coursework will be provided FREE of charge.

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Our team will provide guidance and resources throughout the licensing process to help candidates prepare for the required examinations.

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Training & Support

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You’ll have access to:

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  • Comprehensive training and professional development
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  • Hands-on coaching from your local Farmers Insurance District team
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  • Property & Casualty and Life & Health pre-licensing coursework provided at no cost
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  • Proven sales and client-development systems
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  • Marketing and prospecting resources
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  • Recruiting and team-development support
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  • Technology and operational resources
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  • Ongoing performance coaching and leadership development
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Who We’re Looking For

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You may be a strong fit if you:

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  • Enjoy leading, coaching, and developing people
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  • Have a strong sales or business-development mindset
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  • Are comfortable setting goals and being accountable for results
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  • Can motivate a team and create a positive culture
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  • Enjoy building relationships and networking
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  • Are organized, self-directed, and comfortable making decisions
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  • Want a career where your leadership directly impacts team performance and growth
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  • Are willing to complete the required Property & Casualty and Life & Health licensing process
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If you are ready to put your leadership, sales, and relationship-building skills to work in a challenging and rewarding insurance environment, we encourage you to apply and learn more.

Vacancy posted 29 days ago
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