Agent in Training - Farmers Insurance
Farmers District 40•Westlake Village, CA
•$55,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Gary Mellinger Agency is looking for a motivated, sales-driven Agent in Training to join our team in Thousand Oaks. This position offers the opportunity to build your insurance expertise, grow your income through performance, and develop skills that can open the door to long-term advancement within Farmers Insurance. You do not need previous insurance experience to apply. However, previous sales experience or a demonstrated history of achieving performance goals is required.
Requirements
- Previous sales experience or a demonstrated track record of meeting performance goals
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence starting conversations and speaking with prospective clients
- Experience handling objections and asking for the sale
- Motivation to work toward measurable goals
- Resilience when faced with rejection
- A coachable attitude and willingness to improve
- Strong organization and consistent follow-through
Nice To Haves
- Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health license preferred, or willingness to obtain
- Bilingual abilities are a plus
Responsibilities
- Connecting with prospective clients through leads, referrals, networking, and outbound outreach
- Asking questions to understand each client's situation, priorities, and coverage needs
- Preparing quotes and recommending insurance solutions based on those needs
- Selling Auto, Home, Life, Commercial, and additional insurance products
- Identifying cross-selling opportunities with new and existing clients
- Following up consistently with prospects throughout the sales process
- Building long-term client relationships through regular communication and policy reviews
- Managing leads, follow-ups, and sales activity using CRM tools
- Working toward individual production goals while contributing to overall agency growth
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Paid training and continued professional development
- Hands-on coaching and mentorship
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible scheduling options based on agency needs
- Potential health insurance support depending on agency offerings
- Opportunities to grow into greater responsibility and leadership
- A potential path toward future agency ownership
- The tools, training, and resources available through Farmers Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
