Insurance Sales - General Manager In Training

Farmers Insurance - Oklahoma; Clive (IA); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Work from Home

Flexible Schedule

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Licensing Assistance

Hands On Training

Job summary

Farmers Insurance - Oklahoma is seeking motivated sales professionals for its Agency Apprenticeship Program. You will receive paid training, mentorship, and on-the-job experience to develop into licensed, appointed agency managers.

Earn W-2 income with commission and bonuses while building your book of business. The program includes leadership training, licensing education, and a clear path to agency ownership with no franchise fees after 8–12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to talk with new people.
• Competitive mindset with a desire to earn based on performance.
• Self-starter who can work independently and stay organized.
• Comfortable with outreach, follow-up, and handling objections.
• Sales experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must be willing to obtain required insurance licenses with training support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a personal book of business through proactive prospecting, networking, and referrals.
• Conduct client consultations to identify insurance needs and recommend coverage solutions.
• Meet and exceed individual sales goals and performance metrics.
• Participate in daily and weekly training focused on sales, product knowledge, and business operations.
• Obtain and maintain required insurance licenses and certifications (company-supported).
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through excellent service and follow-up.
• Collaborate with mentors and agency leaders to develop business strategy and growth plans.
• Learn and execute agency operations including marketing, customer service, and retention strategies.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and developing future team members as leadership skills grow.
• Track activity, sales performance, and pipeline using CRM and company systems.
• Represent the agency with professionalism in the community through networking and local events.
• Prepare for transition into agency ownership by mastering financial, operational, and leadership competencies.

Skills

Sales

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description

Apprenticeship Program - Our Insurance Agency Apprenticeship Program is designed to take motivated sales professionals and develop them into licensed, appointed agency managers. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world sales experience, you’ll learn how to build and run a successful insurance agency. And the best part? W-2 income with commission and bonus on top. This program allows you to earn income while you train, develop your book of business, and gain the leadership experience needed to launch your own agency. After approximately 8-12 months in the program, qualified candidates can transition into opening their own agency with absolutely no "franchise fees." What You’ll Gain Paid training and mentorship from experienced agency leaders Licensing and industry education Hands-on sales and business development experience Leadership training and operational guidance A clear path to agency ownership Ideal Candidates Strong sales performers or business development professionals Self-motivated and competitive individuals Natural leaders who want to build and develop a team Professionals interested in entrepreneurship and the freedom of business ownership

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Work from Home
• Flexible Schedule
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Licensing Assistance
• Hands On Training

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage a personal book of business through proactive prospecting, networking, and referrals

Conduct client consultations to identify insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage solutions

Meet and exceed individual sales goals and performance metrics

Participate in daily and weekly training focused on sales, product knowledge, and business operations

Obtain and maintain required insurance licenses and certifications (company-supported)

Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through excellent service and follow-up

Collaborate with mentors and agency leaders to develop business strategy and growth plans

Learn and execute agency operations including marketing, customer service, and retention strategies

Assist in recruiting, training, and developing future team members as leadership skills grow

Track activity, sales performance, and pipeline using CRM and company systems

Represent the agency with professionalism in the community through networking and local events

Prepare for transition into agency ownership by mastering financial, operational, and leadership competencies

Requirements

Strong communication skills and confidence talking with new people

Competitive mindset with a desire to earn based on performance

Self-starter who can work independently and stay organized

Comfortable with outreach, follow-up, and handling objections

Sales experience is a plus, but not required

Must be willing to obtain required insurance licenses (training support provided)