Insurance Sales - General Manager In Training

Team Iowa - Farmers Insurance; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Work from Home

Flexible Schedule

Mon-Fri Schedule

Hands on Training

Licensing Assistance

Job summary

The Juris Agency offers an Insurance Apprenticeship Program in Iowa City, designed to train motivated sales professionals into licensed agency managers through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world sales experience. 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 leadership experience to launch your own agency.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a drive to exceed sales goals.
• Self-starter who can work independently and stay organized.
• Willing to obtain required insurance licenses with training support.
• Interest in entrepreneurship and building a business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a personal book of business through prospecting and referrals.
• Conduct client consultations to identify insurance needs and recommend coverage.
• Meet and exceed sales goals and performance metrics.
• Participate in training on sales, product knowledge, and operations.
• Build strong client relationships and provide excellent service.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and developing future team members as leadership grows.

Skills

Strong sales

Self-motivated

Competitive

Natural leadership

Entrepreneurship interest

Tools

CRM

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
• Hands on Training
• Licensing Assistance

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 strategiesAssist 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)