Associate Insurance Agent
Job Description
Job Description
As an Associate Insurance Agent, you will enjoy unlimited earning potential based upon sales, while enjoying the business first-hand. As an associate Agent, you will enjoy both the professional and personal perks of being an Agent, with the backing of a major fortune 500 company. This position is perfect for a person looking to kickstart their career or someone who is looking for a change within the industry.
Perks of the Program:
-Paid insurance licensure courses in Property, Casualty, Life and Health
-Flexible schedule
-Unlimited income potential
-Work for one of the largest Fortune 500 companies
-Fast track to becoming a Farmers Insurance Agent
-Provided leads
-Paid time off
-Paid training
-Salary plus commissions and bonus incentives
-Bonuses based on performance
Support Provided
-District Office will provide licensure courses for Property, Casualty, Life and Health - at no cost to you
-District Office will provide training for all sales, marketing, product knowledge, and customer care solutions
-Agency will provide an ample amount of leads to be worked, including internet leads, telemarketer leads, and in-house leads
-Agent will provide themselves as a mentor
We are based in Burnsville, MN. We have a network of 27 agents across approximately 15 different locations in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, offering a range of opportunities for you. We can find a location near you!
Benefits
Annual Base Salary + Commission
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work from Home
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Hands on Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Mon-Fri Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities
-Trained to sell Property, Casualty, Life and Health insurance
-You will obtain your insurance producer licensed in Property, Casualty, Life and Health from the state of MN
-6-12 months in the program (Time is based upon each person individually)
-Work closely with the Agent to gain an understanding of the Agent role
-Work closely with your District Office to gain coaching and mentoring for the Agent role
-Will be provided with leads and clientele to help generate sales
-Immersed into the Farmers Insurance culture and the insurance industry as a whole
-Generate leads an actively pursue new business opportunities
-Contact 10-15 prospects per day via phone
-Gather and qualify lead information for each household
-Prepare sales quotes and presentations
-Follow-up with prospects and customers
-Meet with customers face-to-face and/or via phone for sales presentations
-Setup and establish new household accounts
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Licensing: Must hold relevant state insurance licenses (Property & Casualty, Life & Health) or be willing to obtain them within a specified timeframe.
Skills:
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to negotiate effectively and close sales
-Experience in outside sales and retail sales environments
-Familiarity with customer service principles and practices
-Ability to be coachable and take initiative
-Experienced with popular computer software (MS products, etc.)
-Highly driven and motivated
-Competitive
-Resilient