Agent Apprenticeship

Farmers Insurance District Office – Scottsdale & Greater Phoenix; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary + commission

Bonus opportunities

One-on-one mentorship

Hands-on training

Career growth potential

Mon-Fri schedule

Paid licensing assistance

Job summary

Farmers Insurance District Office – Scottsdale & Greater Phoenix is seeking entrepreneurial-minded professionals for the Protégé Program in Peoria and the West Valley. Earn while you learn through hands-on training with an experienced agency owner, gaining skills in insurance sales, marketing, leadership, and business management to pursue agency ownership.

You’ll develop prospecting strategies, manage leads, and participate in ongoing sales coaching, with opportunities for commission, bonus, and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or customer service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for business ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with prospective customers and identify insurance opportunities.
• Generate quotes, present coverage options, and close new business.
• Learn to sell Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance.
• Develop prospecting and marketing strategies.
• Manage leads, follow up with customers, and build a sales pipeline.
• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Closing skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Job Description

What if your next career move wasn't just another job, but the first step toward owning your own business? Farmers Insurance District 88-19 is seeking motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professionals in Peoria and the West Valley who are ready to take control of their careers and build something of their own. Through the Farmers Insurance Protégé Program, you'll receive paid, hands-on training while working alongside an established Farmers Agency Owner. You'll develop the sales, marketing, leadership, and business management skills needed to pursue ownership of your own Farmers Insurance agency. This opportunity is ideal for successful professionals with backgrounds in sales, business development, management, customer relationship management, or entrepreneurship who are ready for their next challenge.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Earn While You Learn: Receive compensation while gaining hands-on experience in a successful insurance agency.
• Pathway to Business Ownership: Work toward qualifying to launch and operate your own Farmers Insurance agency.
• Personalized Mentorship: Learn directly from an experienced Farmers Agency Owner.
• Professional Training: Develop expertise in insurance sales, marketing, leadership, and agency operations.
• Local District Support: Receive coaching, training, and business development resources from Farmers District 88-19.
• Commission & Bonus Opportunities: Earn additional compensation based on performance and your hiring agency's compensation plan.
• Long-Term Growth Potential: Build the foundation for a rewarding career with the potential for independent business ownership.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
• Hands on Training
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid licensing assistance (if applicable)
• One-on-One Mentorship from Successful Agency Owners
• Competitive Compensation with Uncapped Earning Potential

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Develop relationships with prospective customers and identify insurance opportunities.
• Generate quotes, present coverage options, and close new business.
• Learn to sell Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance.
• Develop prospecting, referral, and marketing strategies.
• Manage leads, follow up with customers, and build a sales pipeline.
• Learn the fundamentals of agency management, staffing, and business operations.
• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
• Work toward established production and program milestones.

Requirements

We want ambitious individuals who are motivated by opportunity, personal growth, and the possibility of building their own business.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• A proven track record in sales, business development, management, or customer service.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and closing skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business ownership.
• A competitive, goal-oriented, and self-motivated attitude.
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, accept coaching, and take initiative.

  Insurance experience is a plus, but not required. We can teach you the insurance business. We're looking for the right mindset, work ethic, and ambition.

  Your Path to Agency Ownership

  The Farmers Insurance Protégé Program provides a structured development opportunity designed to prepare qualified candidates for potential agency ownership. During your training, you'll gain real-world experience in sales, customer acquisition, marketing, and running an insurance agency. Upon successfully completing program requirements and meeting applicable Farmers Insurance appointment qualifications, you may have the opportunity to transition into the Farmers Retail Agent Program and launch your own agency. With the backing of a nationally recognized insurance brand and the support of an experienced local District leadership team, you won't have to navigate the journey alone.

  Be in business for yourself, not by yourself.

  Opportunities Throughout the West Valley

  We're Looking For Candidates In

  Peoria | Surprise | Glendale | Sun City | Sun City West | Goodyear | Avondale

  Employment is with a participating Farmers Insurance agency. Compensation and employee benefits are determined by the hiring agency. Agency ownership is not guaranteed and is subject to program completion, eligibility, financial, licensing, and 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.