Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a competitive Protege Agent to generate new business by contacting potential customers. You will sell, solicit, differentiate and negotiate insurance plans that match the needs of your assigned or prospective customers portfolio. The goal is to build up strong positive relationships, to ensure growth attainment and increase our firms reputation.
Since 1928, in-person service has been the greatest foundation of Farmers Insurance. As a Protege Agent, you will work closely with the district office and a mentor agent for 6-12 months, learning the business and hitting sales goals along the way. You will be tutored by a hand selected mentor agent and learn the ins and outs of being a small business owner. This program allows you to work towards qualifying to own and run your own agency one day or become a partner with your mentor agent.
The main purpose of the Protege program is to pair you with a seasoned agent who has experienced the growing pains of becoming a Farmers Agent. Side-by-side work with your mentor and becoming self-sufficient in the process will build your confidence and skill level. As adults, we learn best by doing it, rather than learning everything in a classroom. There will be classroom training from time to time, but we like to have you earn while you learn by teaching you on the job.
We provide Auto, Home, Business, and Life insurance to help protect our clients, and their assets. If you want to be a part of a winning and competitive culture, then this may be the career for you!
Benefits
Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities
Responsibilities
Develop insurance quotes, make sales presentations, and close sales
Communicating with our hot leads
Establish client relationships and follow up with clients, as needed
Understanding prospect's needs and identifying sales opportunities
Creating and maintaining a database of current and potential customers
Explaining and demonstrating the benefits of our services
Staying informed about competing products and services
Ability to achieve high sales targets
Having a ton of fun while being part of a competitive team
Requirements
Sales experience or a client-facing background
Insurance experience is preferred, but not required
Proven track record of trustworthiness, dependability and ethical behavior
Must be coachable
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
Must have strong interpersonal communication skills
Must be motivated and determined
Customer and employee success and satisfaction are our top two priorities. The two go hand-in-hand, and as they build each other up, they create an external and internal army of brand ambassadors.
Compensation:
We believe in paying exceptionally well for outstanding performance. Our compensation plan is unmatched in the marketplace and truly allows our team members to make an incredible income.
Career Growth Plan:
We are constantly searching for new leaders within our District. All of our team members have a duty to better themselves, and everyone has an opportunity to advance within our organization.