Insurance Agent / Agency Manager Training Program

Farmers Insurance District Office; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible training program

Retirement plan options

Career security and stability

Bonuses and awards

Job summary

Farmers Insurance District Office in Sikeston is seeking candidates for an Insurance Agent / Agency Manager Training Program. The role involves managing client relationships, driving new business revenue, and using proven marketing systems to develop long-term client sources.

Ideal candidates should have sales experience and strong interpersonal skills, along with a goal-oriented mindset. The company offers various benefits including health insurance, retirement plan options, and a comprehensive training program.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of sales or marketing experience.
• Strong track record of growing revenue and increasing the bottom line.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships to meet their needs.
• Develop sources of clients using marketing systems.
• Calculate and quote rates for coverage.
• Enhance agency reputation through ownership of tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Business development

Marketing experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Insurance Agent / Agency Manager Training Program

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses and provides a wide range of other insurance and financial services products.

Farmers is proud to serve more than 10 million households with more than 20 million individual policies across all 50 states through the efforts of over 50,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 24,000 employees.

Key Job Duties

The primary responsibility of the position is to drive and grow new business revenue. You'll manage client relationships to ensure that your clients' needs and requirements are met. This will require you to serve as their advocate within Farmers to provide them with a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and options. Other exciting and fulfilling responsibilities include:

• Developing base for long-term sources of clients by using our proven marketing systems, referrals, occupational, and special-interest groups to compile lists of prospects.
• Determining clients' particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments; determining extent of present coverage and investments; ascertaining long-term goals.
• Developing a coordinated protection plan by calculating and quoting rates for immediate coverage action and long-term strategy implementation.
• Enhancing agency reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Looking for opportunities to develop monetizable solutions for clients, and insuring clients receive superior customer service
• Staying abreast of the most current products and services offered by Farmers as well as industry regulations and news

Benefits and Perks

We understand that excellent representatives need excellent rewards, so our company is proud to offer the following benefits and perks:

• Financial support program that promotes stability and security while you are growing your career
• Flexible training program that is complimentary to your current work and/or personal schedule
• Work/life balance that allows you to enjoy the things you loved doing most while making a positive impact in the community.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance plans available
• Retirement plan options
• Career security and stability – our company has been flourishing for over 85 years
• Initial and ongoing training and support – our company offers a top rated and award winning training program that addresses the personal growth needs in different stages of your career
• Exciting bonuses, awards/recognition, and trips

Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• At least one year of sales, account management, business development, and/or marketing experience is preferred
• Experience in owning or managing a business is a plus
• Strong track record of growing revenue and increasing the bottom line
• Goal-oriented, and thrives in a reward-based atmosphere.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, as well as positive interpersonal skills
• Optimistic attitude demonstrating positivity, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and exceptional work ethic.
• Organizational and time management skills

Requirements

• Ability to submit to and pass a motor vehicle, financial/credit, and criminal background check
• Has reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Conducts themselves with the utmost professionalism and represents the company in a positive light
• Ethical in dealings with clients, co-workers, and members of the community

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.