Agency Sales Manager

Company Description

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is one of the nation’s largest insurance companies and provides a wide range of insurance and financial services products. We are experiencing rapid growth in Michigan and are looking to add the best of the best onto our team to help us grow further. Our comprehensive training program is ranked as the best corporate training program in the industry and the 4th overall in the world, as named by Training Magazine. In fact, the Farmers training program and Farmers University have been inducted into the prestigious Training 125 Hall of Fame in February of 2014. The District Office of Deborah Hoffman is ranked as the #1 District Office in the state, #1 in the territory, #1 in the eastern zone, and #5 in the entire country out of 366 District Offices! Do you like to WIN and want to be part of a President's Council Award winning team? Apply today!

Job Description

Key Job Duties:

The primary responsibility of the position is to drive and grow new business revenue. You'll manage client relationships to ensure that your clients' needs and requirements are met. This will require you to serve as their advocate within Farmers to provide them with a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and options. Other exciting and fulfilling responsibilities include:

• Ensure the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis
• Manage and support staff
• Positive track record of increasing sales and driving the bottom line
• Contact customers to sell multiple types of insurance policies
• Use our proven marketing systems to develop a long term source of prospects
• Determining clients' particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments; determining extent of present coverage and investments
• Make a difference in people's lives with information about coverage and help customers when disaster strikes
• Enhancing agency reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing
• Insure clients receive superior customer service
• Stay current on all products and services offered by Farmers as well as industry regulations and news
• Be a strong presence in the community by supporting local schools, youth programs, sports teams, charity organizations and more

Perks We Offer:

We understand that excellent representatives need excellent rewards, so our company is proud to offer the following benefits and perks:

• Flexible training program that is complimentary to your current work and/or personal schedule
• Work/life balance that allows you to enjoy the things you love doing most while making a positive impact in the community.
• Retirement plan options
• Career security and stability – our company has been flourishing for 90 years
• Initial and ongoing training and support – our company offers a top rated and award winning training program that addresses the personal growth needs in different stages of your career
• Exciting bonuses, awards/recognition, and trips

Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sales, account management, business development, and/or marketing experience
• Experience in owning or managing a business
• Strong track record of growing revenue and increasing the bottom line
• Goal-oriented, and thrives in a reward-based atmosphere.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, as well as positive interpersonal skills
• Optimistic attitude demonstrating positivity, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and exceptional work ethic. 
• Organizational and time management skills 

Requirements:

• Ability to submit to and pass a motor vehicle, financial/credit, and criminal background check
• Has reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Conducts themselves with the utmost professionalism and represents the company in a positive light
• Ethical in dealings with clients, co-workers, and members of the community.
• Have or willing to get both property/casual and life/accident/health insurance licenses

Additional Information

At this time, we are only considering local candidates who currently reside in Michigan. If you are living out of state but are planning on relocating, please contact a local Farmers Insurance District Office in your state to begin the selection/interview process.All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.