EntryLevel Insurance Agent

Stetson Smith Farmers Insurance; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Insurance District 31 in Texas is seeking a motivated Insurance Sales Representative to leverage your sales experience into a long-term business opportunity. This role emphasizes building relationships, exceeding targets, and developing a book of insurance business in the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX area.

You’ll receive ongoing training and support with an eye toward eventually owning and operating your own agency, with guidance through licensing and capital requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, or customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build long-lasting relationships.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Interest in leadership and business ownership.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential clients to understand insurance needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships to ensure long-term satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with team to strategize and implement sales techniques.
• Stay informed about industry trends and product offerings.
• Meet and exceed sales targets by pursuing new opportunities locally.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance sales skills and product knowledge.
• Assist clients in navigating the insurance application process.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Customer service

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership mindset

Ownership mindset

Job description

Insurance Sales Representative | Path to Agency Ownership Are you a strong salesperson looking for an opportunity where your effort can build more than just your next paycheck? Farmers Insurance District 31 is seeking motivated professionals who want to take their sales experience and turn it into a long-term business opportunity. This role is designed for people who enjoy sales, building relationships, and creating results, but also want the opportunity to eventually own and grow their own agency.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates with: Previous sales, business development, or customer service experience Strong communication and relationship-building skills A competitive, self-motivated mindset An interest in leadership and business ownership The ability to work within our local market area Previous business ownership, management, or leadership experience is a plus.

Insurance experience is helpful, but it is not required.

Candidates who do not currently hold their insurance licenses can receive guidance on the licensing process.

Your Opportunity

Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to: Build a book of insurance business Develop recurring and long-term income Learn how to operate and grow an insurance agency Receive ongoing training, coaching, and business support Build relationships within the local community Recruit and develop a team as the business grows Work toward owning and operating a Farmers Insurance agency.

Candidates pursuing agency ownership will need to meet certain financial qualifications, including access to approximately $60,000 in capital.

If you’re ambitious, business-minded, and interested in creating a career that can lead to ownership, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential clients to understand their insurance needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure long-term satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with team members to strategize and implement effective sales techniques.
• Stay informed about industry trends and product offerings to provide clients with the best options.
• Meet and exceed sales targets by actively seeking new business opportunities within the local market.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions to enhance your sales skills and product knowledge.
• Assist clients in navigating the insurance application process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

Qualifications: Experience in sales, business development, or customer service, showcasing your ability to connect with clients. Ability to communicate effectively and build strong, lasting relationships with clients and team members. Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, demonstrating your competitive and self-motivated nature. Interest in leadership and business ownership, with a vision for growing your own agency. Ability to work effectively within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX market, leveraging local knowledge and connections. Previous experience in business ownership, management, or leadership is a plus, highlighting your enterprising spirit. Willingness to learn and adapt, staying informed about industry trends and product offerings to provide the best client solutions.

Compensation

$112,000 - $225,000 yearly