Entry Level Insurance Agent – Farmers Insurance

Farmers District 40 & 94; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Leads & marketing support

Coaching & development

Leadership development

Ownership path

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

The Darian Taliaferro Agency in Michigan is seeking an ambitious, outgoing sales professional to join our team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in insurance sales, build business relationships, and advance your career with mentorship and ongoing training.

You’ll work toward individual production goals, receive agency-provided leads and marketing support, and have opportunities to grow toward agency ownership. Monday–Friday schedule, no evenings or weekends, base plus uncapped commissions.

Qualifications

• No extensive insurance background required; right attitude and willingness to develop skills.
• Previous sales, insurance, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to obtain required Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business via outbound calls, leads, referrals and networking.
• Connect with prospects, assess needs, and recommend Auto, Home, Life and Business coverage.
• Prepare quotes, explain options, handle objections, and close sales.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and address coverage gaps for existing customers.
• Maintain a structured sales pipeline with consistent follow-up and CRM activity.
• Build client relationships for retention, referrals, and long-term growth.
• Meet individual production goals while contributing to agency success.
• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
• Gain exposure to agency operations, business development, and leadership opportunities.

Skills

Outbound calling

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Self-motivated

Goal-oriented

Education

Insurance license (P&C, Life & Health)

Tools

CRM familiarity

Job description

Pay: Base Pay + Uncapped Commissions

Schedule: Monday–Friday | No Evenings or Weekends

Are you competitive, motivated by results, and ready to build a career where your hard work can directly influence your success?

The Darian Taliaferro Agency is expanding, and we’re looking for an ambitious, outgoing individual to join our sales team. We believe in setting goals, celebrating wins, and continuously improving, all while putting our customers’ needs first.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys sales, takes initiative, and wants more than just a routine position. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in insurance sales, build valuable business relationships, and develop the skills needed for long‑term career growth.

For those with entrepreneurial ambitions, there may also be opportunities to explore a future path toward agency ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Generate new business through outbound calls, agency‑provided leads, referrals, and networking.
• Connect with prospective customers, understand their needs, and recommend appropriate Auto, Home, Life, and Business insurance coverage.
• Prepare quotes, explain policy options, handle objections, and confidently ask for the sale.
• Identify opportunities to cross‑sell additional products and help existing customers address coverage gaps.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline through consistent follow‑up and CRM activity.
• Build strong client relationships that encourage retention, referrals, and long‑term growth.
• Work toward individual production goals while contributing to overall agency success.
• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
• Gain exposure to agency operations, business development, and the fundamentals of running a successful insurance business.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need an extensive insurance background to get started. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to develop their skills.

• Motivated by goals, performance, and opportunities to increase earning potential.
• Comfortable initiating conversations, making outbound calls, and asking for the sale.
• Confident communicator who enjoys connecting with people and building relationships.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to take ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to following through with prospects.
• Coachable, receptive to feedback, and eager to improve.
• Interested in sales, professional development, and potential leadership opportunities.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Previous sales, insurance, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.

Insurance Licensing

Candidates must hold or be willing to obtain the required Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance licenses.

What we offer

• Competitive base compensation plus uncapped commission opportunities.
• Direct mentorship and hands‑on training with agency owner Darian Taliaferro.
• Agency‑purchased leads and marketing resources to support your sales activity.
• Ongoing coaching, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen your sales skills.
• Experience selling multiple insurance products and building a diverse client base.
• Exposure to business operations, agency growth strategies, and leadership development.
• Potential opportunities to pursue a future path toward agency ownership.
• Monday–Friday work schedule with evenings and weekends off.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

At the Darian Taliaferro Agency, we’re looking for someone who wants to challenge themselves, develop a valuable skill set, and be rewarded for the results they achieve.

If you’re driven, enjoy working with people, and want to grow within a supportive, performance‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation Range: $55K - $75K