Agent in Training- Farmers Insurance

Farmers District 40 & 94; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Uncapped commissions

Bonuses & incentives

Training & coaching

Professional development

Paid time off & holidays

Support from experienced professionals

Leadership opportunities

Agency ownership pathway

Job summary

Farmers Insurance in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Agent in Training to learn the insurance business while gaining hands-on sales experience. You''ll connect with prospective customers through leads and referrals, assess needs, quote coverage options, and start building a book of business.

The role offers competitive base pay, uncapped commissions, incentives, and ongoing coaching; licensing support is provided with pre-licensing resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, restaurants, banking, leasing, automotive, healthcare, or another customer-facing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Connecting with prospective customers through leads, referrals, and outreach
• Asking questions to understand each customer's needs
• Preparing quotes and explaining available coverage options
• Helping customers with Auto, Home, Life, Business, and other insurance products
• Following up with prospective customers throughout the sales process
• Building long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Working toward individual and team sales goals
• Managing leads and follow-up activity through agency systems
• Participating in ongoing sales, product, and professional development training

Job description

Turn Your People Skills Into a Career

Looking for a career where you can earn more as you grow, develop valuable sales skills, and have opportunities to advance?

Agent in Training

Farmers Insurance | Grand Rapids, MI

Turn Your People Skills Into a Career

Looking for a career where you can earn more as you grow, develop valuable sales skills, and have opportunities to advance?

What You'll Do

As an Agent in Training, you'll learn the insurance business while gaining hands-on sales experience. Depending on the agency, your day may include:

• Connecting with prospective customers through leads, referrals, and outreach
• Asking questions to understand each customer's needs
• Preparing quotes and explaining available coverage options
• Helping customers with Auto, Home, Life, Business, and other insurance products
• Following up with prospective customers throughout the sales process
• Building long-term relationships with new and existing clients
• Working toward individual and team sales goals
• Managing leads and follow-up activity through agency systems
• Participating in ongoing sales, product, and professional development training

You Could Be a Great Fit If You

• Enjoy talking with people and building relationships
• Are comfortable communicating over the phone
• Like having goals to work toward
• Are motivated by performance and earning potential
• Can stay persistent when you hear 'no'
• Take feedback well and want to continue improving
• Are dependable, organized, and willing to take initiative
• Want a career with opportunities to grow beyond your starting position

Previous Insurance Experience Is Not Required.

Experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, restaurants, banking, leasing, automotive, healthcare, or another customer-facing environment is a plus.

Licensing and Training

Because you'll be selling insurance, you'll need to obtain the appropriate insurance licensing. If you're not currently licensed, that's okay. Qualified candidates can receive access to pre-licensing resources to help prepare for the state exam, along with continued training and coaching as they develop in the role.

What You Can Expect

Opportunities and compensation vary by individual agency, but positions may include:

• Competitive base pay
• Uncapped commission potential
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Training and ongoing coaching
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Support from experienced insurance professionals
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and leadership
• Potential pathway toward Farmers agency ownership

Where Can This Career Take You?

An Agent in Training position can be the beginning of several different career paths. Some individuals build successful long-term careers in insurance sales. Others move into leadership or specialize in areas such as Life or Business Insurance. For those with entrepreneurial goals, Farmers also offers a development path for qualified individuals interested in potentially owning and operating their own Farmers Insurance agency in the future. You don't need to know exactly where you want your career to take you on day one. You just need to be willing to learn, work toward your goals, and see how far you can go.

Compensation Range: $55K - $85K