Insurance Agent Apprentice - Farmers Insurance

Farmers District 40; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Personalized sales coaching

Mentorship from experienced insurance

Optional health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ben Smith Agency in Culver City, CA is seeking an Insurance Agent Apprentice to join a driven sales team. Responsibilities include building relationships, developing new business from agency leads, and guiding customers through coverage options with ongoing coaching and mentorship.

The role emphasizes training, performance-based incentives, and the potential for long-term advancement within the Farmers Insurance family.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or insurance environments is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through agency-provided leads, referrals, and outreach.
• Build rapport and identify insurance needs through consultative conversations.
• Explain coverage options and guide customers through decisions.
• Maintain consistent communication to convert prospects into clients.
• Meet individual sales goals and contribute to agency growth.
• Organize leads and manage follow-ups using CRM tools.
• Participate in ongoing training and coaching.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

License: Property & Casualty (preferred)

License: Life & Health (preferred)

Job description

Insurance Agent Apprentice – Farmers Insurance

Location: Culver City, CA

Take Your Sales Career Further with the Ben Smith Agency!

Are you a driven sales professional ready to advance your career? Do you excel at building relationships, achieving sales goals, and seeking professional and financial growth? The Ben Smith Agency is searching for a results-oriented, ambitious team player to join our growing sales force!

Whether your background is insurance, banking, automotive sales, retail, hospitality, or any customer-focused industry, we offer the training, mentorship, and support needed to turn your skills into a rewarding insurance career.

What You’ll Do

As an Insurance Agent Apprentice, you will:

• Develop new business through agency-provided leads, referrals, and outbound outreach (calls, emails, texts, networking)
• Build rapport and identify insurance needs through consultative conversations
• Explain coverage options, handle objections, and guide customers through decisions
• Maintain consistent communication to convert prospects into satisfied clients
• Meet individual sales goals and contribute to overall agency growth
• Organize leads, track activities, and manage follow-ups using agency CRM tools
• Participate in ongoing training, sales coaching, and professional development

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Has experience in sales, insurance, or other results-driven environments
• Communicates confidently and thrives on building new relationships
• Is comfortable with outbound prospecting and asking for the sale
• Achieves and is motivated by measurable results and earning potential
• Takes initiative, follows through, and works independently
• Embraces coaching and seeks continuous improvement
• Is interested in professional growth and advancement
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health insurance licenses

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission opportunities
• Performance incentives and bonuses
• Access to agency-provided leads and marketing materials
• Paid training and personalized sales coaching
• Mentorship from experienced insurance professionals
• Optional health benefits
• Paid time off and agency benefits

Build a Career with Long-Term Potential

We want motivated individuals who are ready for more than just another sales job but people who are eager to develop their skills, face new challenges, and create future opportunities. As you gain experience, you'll strengthen your expertise, deepen your insurance knowledge, and take on expanded responsibilities. Interested in business ownership? The Farmers Mentorship Program can help you gain the management and leadership skills you need.

Ready to put your sales skills to use, increase your earnings, and develop your career?