Agency Development - Sales Specialist

Kelly; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Base Salary + Bonus

PTO 19 days/year

9 Paid Holidays/year

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement savings

Weekly pay

Job summary

Farmers Insurance, working with Kelly OCG, offers an Agency Development pathway in Madison, WI. You will train in a dedicated facility, receive mentoring from experienced agents, and earn a base salary with bonus opportunities while building your insurance career.

The program emphasizes licensing, structured training, and progression through two-year milestones with potential leadership exposure within the Farmers agency network.

Qualifications

• Active Property & Casualty License required.
• Life & Health License preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of sales and customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to explain insurance coverages clearly.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Property & Casualty license through sponsored licensing program.
• Generate quotes and recommend insurance solutions.
• Sell Auto, Home, Renters, Umbrella Insurance products.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Learn key performance metrics and business fundamentals.
• Gain exposure to marketing, leadership, recruiting, sales management and growth strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Networking

Time management

Self-motivated

Goal oriented

Insurance knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Property & Casualty License

Life & Health License preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agency Development Sales Specialist

Overview

Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want a clear pathway to professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career success?

Farmers Insurance is seeking motivated, ambitious individuals to join Agency Owner Development Schools, a unique opportunity designed to develop future insurance professionals and business leaders.

This is not a traditional insurance sales position. You'll train in an innovative training facility with access to Farmers industry-leading systems, proven processes, hands-on coaching, and the full support of one of the nation's most recognized insurance organizations.

Throughout the program, you'll receive direct mentorship from highly successful and experienced Farmers Insurance professionals who have built outstanding careers and understand what it takes to succeed at the highest levels.

Salary: $42,500.00 per year

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 19 days/year (accrued)
• 9 Paid Holidays/year
• Hands on Training
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Kelly benefit offerings include medical/dental/vision, retirement savings, direct deposit, weekly pay and more!

Requirements

• Active Property & Casualty License required
• Life & Health License preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of sales and customer-facing experience
• Proven ability to meet goals and achieve results
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to explain insurance coverages and solutions in a clear, customer-friendly manner
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable networking and developing new business opportunities
• Interest in professional growth and advancing within the insurance industry

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Obtain your Property & Casualty Insurance License through the sponsored licensing program
• Generate quotes and recommend insurance solutions
• Sell Auto, Home, Renters, Umbrella Insurance products
• Build and strengthen customer relationships
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Learn key performance metrics and business fundamentals
• Gain exposure to marketing, leadership, recruiting, sales management and growth strategies

Year One - Employed by Kelly OCG on assignment with Farmers Insurance

• Complete licensing requirements
• Learn sales strategies and customer relationship management
• Develop production skills through structured training and mentorship
• Achieve performance goals while building a strong foundation for success

Year Two

• Continue building your book of business
• Strengthen leadership capabilities
• Expand industry knowledge and professional expertise
• Gain greater exposure to business operations and growth strategies

Future Advancement Opportunities

High-performing individuals may qualify for advanced business development and leadership opportunities within the Farmers agency network.

Career Growth Path

Farmers Insurance has engaged Kelly OCG as its talent acquisition provider for this development program. Participants are employed by Kelly OCG while receiving Farmers-sponsored training, mentorship, licensing support and career development opportunities.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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