Agent in Training: Path to Insurance Agency Leadership

Farmers Insurance Group; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Farmers Insurance Group is seeking an Agent in Training in Michigan who desires a long-term career in sales, client relationships, agency operations, and business development. This in-office opportunity includes paid training and the potential for remote work, with a path toward agency leadership or ownership.

The role offers paid training, which transitions into a competitive base salary with commissions and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or prior sales, customer service, or leadership experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in sales, business development, and long-term career growth.
• Ability to make outbound calls, follow up on leads, and engage in daily sales activity.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through a mix of inbound and outbound sales activities via phone, text, email, and virtual outreach.
• Conduct cold and warm calling to prospective customers, referral sources, and prior leads to build a sales pipeline.
• Follow up promptly on inquiries to identify coverage needs and close opportunities.
• Build relationships within the community by networking and partnerships that create referrals.
• Meet with customers in person, by phone, or virtually to review coverage and provide tailored insurance solutions.
• Educate clients on coverage options and protection strategies to aid informed decisions.
• Deliver service by handling policy changes, renewals, and claims support.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within the book of business.

Skills

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Organizational skills

Prospecting / cold calling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Farmers Insurance Group is seeking an Agent in Training in Michigan who desires a long-term career in sales, client relationships, agency operations, and business development. This in-office opportunity includes paid training and the potential for remote work, with a path toward agency leadership or ownership.

The role offers paid training, which transitions into a competitive base salary with commissions and performance-based bonuses.