Insurance Agent Aspirant

Schlecht Agency LLC - American Family Insurance; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Performance-based bonuses

Ongoing training and licensing support

Paid time off

Mentorship from an experienced agency owner

Job summary

Schlecht Agency LLC - American Family Insurance is seeking a high-performing sales professional in Omaha, Nebraska, with aspirations for agency ownership. The role offers hands-on experience in a successful agency setting and a clear path toward career growth.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, has a passion for sales, and possesses excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, commissions, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion for sales.
• Proven experience in a sales role, preferably in insurance.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through prospecting, referrals, and lead follow-up.
• Educate clients on insurance options and tailor coverage to meet their needs.
• Handle the full sales cycle — quoting, presenting, closing, and servicing policies.
• Collaborate with the agency owner on strategic growth goals.
• Participate in marketing efforts and community engagement.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About This Role

Are you a high-performing sales professional with big goals and an even bigger drive to succeed? Do you aspire to one day own your own agency? Our American Family Insurance agency is offering a unique opportunity for the right person to gain hands‑on experience in a successful agency setting — with a clear path to long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Drive new business through prospecting, referrals, and lead follow-up
• Educate clients on insurance options and tailor coverage to meet their needs
• Handle the full sales cycle — quoting, presenting, closing, and servicing policies
• Collaborate with the agency owner on strategic growth goals
• Participate in marketing efforts, community engagement, and networking
• Learn the ins and outs of agency operations, leadership, and management

What We’re Looking For

• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion for sales
• Proven experience in a sales role (insurance experience a plus, but not required)
• Ambition to grow into agency ownership or a leadership position
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills
• Property & Casualty license (or willingness to obtain quickly)
• Life & Health license is a bonus

What We Offer

• Base salary + commission + performance-based bonuses
• Clear path to agency ownership or leadership opportunities
• Mentorship from an experienced agency owner
• Small team culture with big agency goals
• Ongoing training, licensing support, and career development
• Paid time off

This is more than a job — it’s a launchpad. If you’re ready to invest in your future and learn from the inside what it takes to succeed in the insurance industry, we want to meet you.