Insurance Sales Agent

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity :

We want an ambitious self-starter to join our family-owned agency today. No matter your sales experience, we’ll invest in your success. We understand it takes time to build a business and excel in this field and we commit to investing in our new team members with ongoing mentorship. 

The Responsibilities

• Meet new business production and retention goals and objectives as established.
• Solicit new business via telephone, networking, and other lead sources.
• Obtain accurate info to develop insurance quotes, make sales presentations, and close sales.
• Develop ongoing networking relationships with Real Estate Agents, Property Managers, Bookkeepers, Mortgage Lenders, Title Companies, Auto Dealers, etc.
• Learn and understand the product offerings available and become an expert in advising our clients on how to mitigate risk

The Personality

The right person will…

• Be an ambitious self-starter with a sense of urgency and desire for personal growth
• Take responsibility for their time and their results
• Be eager to learn, listen and know when to pause to ask for help
• Be easily able to make best friends out of strangers / cold calls
• Have excellent phone / written communication
• Be a positive team player who respects others time and is thoughtful in providing timely updates
• Comfortable using a CRM to track results, follow-up, collaborate and maintain relationships

Special Skill Requirements

• Property and Casualty license is required for this role!

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College degree is a plus

Benefits

• Guaranteed Base Salary plus Commission and Bonus structure
• Paid product training
• Continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Rewards and Discounts
• And much, much more!

This position is with a Farmers independent contractor agent, not with Farmers Insurance Companies. Employees of Farmers agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. Farmers agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. Farmers agents’ employees are not employees of Farmers.

This is a Full-Time, permanent position.