Agency Mentor Trainee: Launch Your Own Successful Agency

Patricia Galarza Farmers Insurance; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Hands on Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Farmers Insurance offers a 12-month Agency Mentorship Program designed to train motivated individuals to run an insurance agency before launching their own. You will work with an experienced mentor agent, gaining hands-on experience in agency operations, sales, client relationships, team development, marketing, retention, and growth.

As you progress and meet premium goals, you may graduate into your own Farmers agency, sometimes without the initial capital review.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, professional, and coachable attitude.
• Motivation to meet goals and grow within a sales environment.
• Ability to connect with new clients, ask questions, and identify their insurance needs.
• Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort with phone calls, in-person conversations, email, and client outreach.
• Ability to learn insurance products, quoting systems, and agency processes.
• Desire to be part of a growing agency and contribute to its success.
• Previous sales, customer service, or insurance experience preferred, but not required.
• Active Property & Casualty license preferred, or willingness to obtain required licensing
• Life & Health license preferred, or willingness to obtain after hire
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage daily sales activity
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective clients to understand insurance needs and recommend coverage options.
• Quote and sell auto, home, renters, life, and business insurance.
• Follow up with leads, referrals, and current clients to build relationships and generate sales.
• Educate clients on coverage options, policy features, and protection strategies.
• Meet or exceed individual sales goals and contribute to agency growth.
• Maintain accurate client records and follow-up activity.
• Provide excellent customer service before, during, and after the sale.
• Cross-sell additional products to build well-rounded plans.
• Build relationships within the local community for referrals and networking.
• Stay current on carrier guidelines, product updates, licensing requirements, and agency processes.
• Represent the agency and Farmers Insurance professionally and ethically.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Coachable

Goal oriented

Customer service

Licensing

Job description

Farmers Insurance offers a 12-month Agency Mentorship Program designed to train motivated individuals to run an insurance agency before launching their own. You will work with an experienced mentor agent, gaining hands-on experience in agency operations, sales, client relationships, team development, marketing, retention, and growth.

As you progress and meet premium goals, you may graduate into your own Farmers agency, sometimes without the initial capital review.