Farmers Insurance Sales Agent - Ottawa, IL
Farmers Insurance District Office of Chelsey Stecken
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
District 30 with Farmers Insurance® is seeking an entrepreneurial sales leader to build and lead a high-performance team in Illinois. You will drive aggressive growth, own your book of business, and maximize earning potential with strong commissions and a sign-on bonus.
You will receive extensive training and ongoing support from district leaders, with monthly, quarterly, and yearly bonus opportunities to reward progress and performance.
Qualifications
- Illinois Life & Health and Property & Casualty licenses required or willingness to obtain (licensing classes provided).
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply insurance sales and service best practices
- Work with clients to understand their insurance needs
- Present insurance solutions including auto, home, life, health, medicare, and financial services
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support day-to-day agency operations
- Participate in training, coaching, and professional development
- Engage in community outreach and networking activities
Skills
Education
Job description
Build it. Lead it. Own the Outcome.
This is not a job. It's a launchpad.
Farmers is looking for a competitive, entrepreneurial leader who wants to build and scale a sales business - backed by the power, credibility, and infrastructure of an established insurance brand. If you think like a founder, move with urgency, and want your income to reflect your effort and leadership, keep reading.
This is an opportunity to build and lead your own high performance sales team that reflects your standards and vision. Drive aggressive growth in your market and control your earning potential. Scale something that is truly yours. At Farmers, you OWN your book of business!!! You will have the opportunity to earn extra high commissions in your first 3 years of business, along with a sign-on bonus to get you started on the path to success.
You will have an enormous amount of support from the district team and be guided by an experienced group of leaders. You will be rewarded for your ambition with numerous bonus opportunities monthly, quarterly, and yearly. With the exceptional training and guidance that you receive, you will be well equipped and confident in your abilities to create a life long career.
- Highly competitive commission and bonus opportunities
- Award-winning training & coaching
- Sign-on Bonus $5,000
- Access to a full suite of insurance products
- Career and advancement opportunities
District 30 believes in developing people through coaching, accountability, and consistent support. We lead with integrity and clear expectations, providing a professional environment where individuals are encouraged to grow their skills, confidence, and leadership capacity.
You’ll receive guidance, training, and support—while being empowered and rewarded for your performance and progress.
- Commission Only
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Hands on Training
- Mon-Fri Schedule
- Retirement Plan
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Licensing Support
- Home & Work Life Balance
- Leads Provided
- Award Winning Training
- Bonus Opportunities
- Community Impact
- Lucrative Earning Potential
- Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Bonus Opportunities
- Recognition & Awards
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Learn and apply insurance sales and service best practices
- Work with clients to understand their insurance needs
- Present insurance solutions including auto, home, life, health, medicare, and financial services
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support day-to-day agency operations
- Participate in training, coaching, and professional development
- Engage in community outreach and networking activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Coachable and open to feedback
- Ability to work independently while following established processes
- Commitment to ethical business practices
- Sales or customer service experience preferred
- Illinois Life & Health and Property & Casualty licenses (or willingness to obtain—licensing classes provided)
- Series 6, 63 or 65 licenses preferred, but not required (licensing assistance available)
District 30 with Farmers Insurance® is focused on building strong agencies and developing future leaders. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to grow professionally, the Agent in Training Program offers the structure, support, and opportunity to build a meaningful and sustainable career.
At District 30, we don’t just offer an opportunity—we build people, leaders, and businesses that last.
As a premier Insurance and Financial Services District in Peoria, IL we are grounded in professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership—but what truly sets us apart is how we bring those values to life every single day.
Backed by the strength and credibility of Farmers Insurance, we create a space where driven individuals can step into something bigger—ownership, impact, and long‑term growth.
This isn’t a one‑size‑fits‑all environment. We meet you where you are—and then we help you grow beyond it. Our team is deeply committed to delivering an educational, hands‑on experience that goes far beyond surface‑level training. Through real relationships, consistent coaching, and daily support, we help you build the skills, confidence, and mindset it takes to succeed.
Everything we do is centered around one mission: Helping Farmers Agency Owners win.
Our vision isn’t just words—it’s a standard we operate by. It gives us clarity, alignment, and a shared purpose across our entire district.
- Growth comes from action, not waiting
- Leadership is built through service, not title
- Success is created through consistency, not shortcuts
When you step into D30, you’re not just joining a district - you’re stepping into a culture that expects more from you because we see more in you.
If you’re looking for a place to stay comfortable, this won’t be it.
But if you’re looking for a place to grow, be challenged, and build something meaningful with the right people behind you, you just found it.
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