Agent Apprentice - Future Agency Owner

Farmers Insurance District Office – Scottsdale & Greater Phoenix; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plusCommission

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth Opportunities

Mon-Fri Schedule

Flexible Schedule

Hands on Training

One-on-One Agency Owner Mentorship

Paid Insurance Licensing Support (if/ज

Job summary

Farmers Insurance District Office – Scottsdale & Greater Phoenix is seeking motivated professionals to join the Protégé Program across the Greater Phoenix area. You’ll work with an established Farmers Agency Owner, receive hands-on training, and develop the skills to potentially launch and operate your own insurance agency.

The program targets individuals with backgrounds in sales, business development, account management, or leadership who want to transition beyond traditional sales and build

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles
• Strong prospecting, relationship-building, and closing abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in business ownership
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and develop professionally
• Ability to obtain required Arizona insurance licenses
• Ability to meet applicable background and appointment requirements

Responsibilities

• Generate leads, develop insurance quotes, and close sales
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Market and grow a successful insurance business
• Develop sales strategies and manage a customer portfolio
• Understand agency operations, staffing, and financial management
• Build the leadership skills needed to operate an independent business

Job description

Job Description

Farmers Insurance District 88-19 is seeking motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professionals throughout the Greater Phoenix area who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

Farmers Insurance District 88-19 is seeking motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professionals throughout the Greater Phoenix area who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

Through the Farmers Insurance Protégé Program, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an established Farmers Agency Owner, receive hands-on training, and develop the skills needed to potentially launch and operate your own insurance agency.

This opportunity is ideal for successful professionals with backgrounds in sales, business development, account management, customer relationship management, or leadership who are interested in moving beyond a traditional sales career and building a business of their own.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission and bonus opportunities
• Paid, hands-on training with an experienced Farmers Agency Owner
• Structured mentorship and business development support
• Access to Farmers Insurance training and technology resources
• Sales, marketing, leadership, and agency operations training
• Local district support throughout the agency development process
• A structured pathway toward potential Farmers Insurance agency ownership
• Additional financial incentives for qualifying new agency owners

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Flexible Schedule
• Hands on Training
• One-on-One Agency Owner Mentorship
• Paid Insurance Licensing Support (if provided)

Responsibilities

• Generate leads, develop insurance quotes, and close sales
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• Market and grow a successful insurance business
• Develop sales strategies and manage a customer portfolio
• Understand agency operations, staffing, and financial management
• Build the leadership skills needed to operate an independent business

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

• Proven success in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles
• Strong prospecting, relationship-building, and closing abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in business ownership
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and develop professionally
• Ability to obtain required Arizona insurance licenses
• Ability to meet applicable background and appointment requirements

Your Path to Agency Ownership

The Farmers Insurance Protégé Program provides an opportunity to gain practical industry experience while preparing for the possibility of owning an insurance agency.

With mentorship from an established agency owner and support from Farmers District 88-19, you'll have the opportunity to develop the business, sales, and leadership skills needed for the next stage of your career.

Be in business for yourself, not by yourself.

If you're a motivated sales professional who wants more than just another job, we'd like to hear from you.

Join Farmers Insurance District 88-19 and explore your future in agency ownership.

Compensation and benefits are determined by the hiring agency. Agency ownership opportunities are subject to successful program completion, eligibility, and Farmers Insurance appointment requirements.

Company Description

Farmers Insurance District Office – Scottsdale & Greater Phoenix supports a network of Farmers agency owners and insurance professionals throughout the Phoenix Metro area.

Our focus is helping people build successful insurance careers and businesses through training, recruiting support, sales development, technology, lead generation, business planning, and ongoing coaching.

We work with a wide range of professionals, including new agency owners, experienced insurance producers, commercial specialists, Protégés, and proven sales professionals looking to transition into the insurance industry.

Whether someone is looking to build an agency, grow a book of business, specialize in commercial insurance, or develop into a long-term insurance professional, our District Office provides the structure, resources, and support to help them grow.