Business Development Representative

The Juris Agency; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Hands on Training

Mon–Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Licensing Assistance

Long-term Growth

Job summary

Farmers Insurance - Northwest District is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to join a thriving agency in a structured mentorship program. You will work closely with a mentor agent to learn agency operations, marketing, and sales, with a path to running your own Farmers agency.

As you grow through milestones in the program, you may graduate into your own agency, bypassing typical initial capital review.

Qualifications

• Active or ability to obtain Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses (paid by Farmers).
• Proficiency in communication and excellent customer service skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment.
• Prior experience in the insurance industry is an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound prospecting, networking, and community engagement
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive retention and referrals
• Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate insurance products and coverage options
• Follow up on leads quickly and consistently to move prospects through the sales pipeline
• Prepare quotes, present solutions, and close sales to meet production goals

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Client relationships

Self-motivation

Hybrid work

Job description

Job Description

Farmers Insurance - Northwest District is looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Business Development Representative to work out of one of our thriving agencies. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, goal‑oriented environment and enjoy connecting with people to drive new business, this role is for you.

We provide a unique, structured 12‑month Agency Mentorship Program designed for driven individuals who want to learn exactly what it takes to successfully run a business before launching one of your own.

Working directly alongside an experienced mentor agent, you will gain hands‑on experience in agency operations, marketing, sales pipeline management, and team leadership. In this role, you will start as a Business Development Representative with a pathway to running your own agency.

As you successfully grow through the program and reach designated milestones, you will have the opportunity to graduate into your own Farmers agency; with the unique advantage of bypassing the standard initial capital review typically required for agency ownership.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Hands on Training
• Mon‑Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Licensing Assistance
• Long‑term Growth

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound prospecting, networking, and community engagement
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive retention and referrals
• Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate insurance products and coverage options
• Follow up on leads quickly and consistently to move prospects through the sales pipeline
• Prepare quotes, present solutions, and close sales to meet production goals

Requirements

• Active or ability to obtain Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses (fully‑paid by Farmers)
• Proficiency in Communication and excellent Customer Service skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment
• Prior experience in the insurance industry is an advantage but not mandatory