Insurance Sales Representative

Farmers Insurance; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commission

Bonuses and advancement

Licensing support

Mentorship

Leads & marketing support

Career growth

Job summary

Farmers Insurance in Vancouver, WA is seeking driven individuals to become Insurance Sales Representatives. No prior insurance experience is required; licensing support, training, mentorship, and coaching are provided to help you succeed.

The role focuses on building relationships, meeting sales goals, and developing a personal book of business through client interaction, prospecting, and ongoing follow-up.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, recruiting, or other customer-facing roles.
• Willingness to learn, coachable, and driven to achieve goals.
• Ability to handle rejection and stay motivated in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Contact and follow up with leads provided by the agency.
• Prospect for new business through referrals, networking, community involvement, and other outreach.
• Ask questions to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate coverage.
• Prepare quotes, present solutions, and close sales.
• Educate clients about their insurance options.
• Provide exceptional service throughout the customer relationship.
• Track activity, follow up consistently, and work toward individual sales goals.
• Develop the skills needed to eventually build and manage your own book of business.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

Are you competitive, motivated, and ready to build a career where your effort directly impacts your income?

Farmers Insurance in Vancouver, WA is looking for driven, coachable, and goal-oriented individuals to join our team as Insurance Sales Representatives.

You do not need prior insurance experience. We provide licensing support, sales training, mentorship, and ongoing coaching. However, this is a sales-focused career, so we are looking for people who enjoy talking with others, building relationships, working toward goals, and being accountable for their results.

If you've succeeded in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, recruiting, account management, real estate, finance, or another people-focused role, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Opportunity?

• Base salary + uncapped commission
• Performance-based bonuses and advancement opportunities
• Paid training and licensing support
• One-on-one mentorship from an experienced Farmers agent
• Company-provided leads and marketing support
• Build a long-term book of business and recurring income opportunities
• Learn proven sales, networking, and business development strategies
• Clear path for professional and leadership growth
• Supportive team environment with ongoing coaching

What You'll Do

As an Insurance Sales Representative, you'll work directly with individuals and businesses to understand their needs and recommend insurance solutions.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Contact and follow up with leads provided by the agency
• Prospect for new business through referrals, networking, community involvement, and other outreach
• Ask questions to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate coverage
• Prepare quotes, present solutions, and close sales
• Educate clients about their insurance options
• Provide exceptional service throughout the customer relationship
• Track your activity, follow up consistently, and work toward individual sales goals
• Develop the skills needed to eventually build and manage your own book of business

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are motivated by goals and willing to put in the work to achieve them.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, recruiting, business development, or another customer-facing role
• Enjoy talking to people and building relationships
• Are comfortable initiating conversations with new people
• Are competitive and motivated by measurable goals
• Are confident asking questions, presenting solutions, and asking for the business
• Can handle rejection and keep moving forward
• Are coachable and willing to learn
• Take ownership of your results
• Are organized and able to consistently follow up
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and want more control over your earning potential

No insurance experience? No problem.

We are willing to train the right person. We're looking for the attitude, work ethic, communication skills, and drive to succeed in sales.

Is This Right For You?

This may be a great fit if you're looking for:

• A career rather than just another job
• The opportunity to increase your income through performance
• Training and mentorship while you learn the insurance industry
• A path toward building your own book of business
• Long-term career and leadership opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need insurance experience?

No. We provide licensing support, product training, sales training, and ongoing coaching. Previous experience in insurance is not required.

Sales experience is helpful, but it isn't required. We also consider candidates with strong backgrounds in customer service, retail, hospitality, recruiting, leadership, and other roles that demonstrate communication, relationship-building, and goal-oriented skills.

Is this commission-only?

No. The position includes a base salary plus uncapped commission and performance-based bonus opportunities.

What does the training process look like?

You'll receive support throughout the licensing process, followed by hands-on sales training, mentorship, and ongoing coaching designed to help you build confidence and develop your sales skills.

What makes someone successful in this role?

The most successful people are competitive, coachable, persistent, comfortable talking to new people, and willing to consistently prospect and follow up. You don't have to know insurance on day one-you can teach you that. What we can't teach is drive, accountability, and the willingness to put in the work.

Ready to Build Something?

If you're motivated by growth, income, competition, and the opportunity to build a long-term career, we'd love to meet you.