Insurance Agent

Protege Agent Program:

Farmers Insurance - District 24 is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded, self-motivated professionals, with effective time management and self-reliance to accomplish goals, to apply for a one year paid apprenticeship (Protégé Agent) that leads to career advancement including the opportunity to become a Farmers Agency Owner.

Our competitive program provides a unique opportunity for mentorship and training from an established agency owner. You’ll learn valuable tools that teach you how to sell, service, and differentiate insurance policies, as well as learn the ins and outs of agency management and operations.

If you want to take control of your future, have the motivation to succeed, and the determination to be best in class, we want to hear from you.

Training and Development (includes but not limited to):

• Sales lead tracking and management using CRM tools
• Multi-channel prospecting including substantial phone and email follow-up
• Customer suitability and insurance coverage consultation
• Development and presentation of insurance proposals
• Establish and support client relationships with timely and exceptional service
• Agency office operations including fiduciary responsibilities, staffing, team management
• Professional networking including social media, business to business, referral groups, etc.

Qualified candidate demonstrates:

• At least one (1) year of sales and professional office experience
• Ability to obtain or already carry insurance licenses
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take risks
• Genuine thirst to learn to be mentored
• Critical thinking, intuitive thought processes, resourceful solution finding
• Great self-starter and operate with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• College degree preferred but not required

Benefits:

• Initial and ongoing training and support - award-winning University of Farmers training program that addresses your personal growth needs.
• Work/life balance that allows you to be available to your family and enjoy the things you love doing most while making a positive impact in the community.
• Competitive commission & renewal structure - the more you sell, the more income you receive
• Career security and stability - our company has been flourishing for 98 years.
• Candidates can qualify to become an agency owner through successful graduation of the Protégé Agent Program.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• In the field
• Office

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Required)
• Professional Office: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Insurance Producer License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person