Agent in Training- Farmers Insurance
Farmers District 40•Wyoming, MI
•$55,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Ben Smith Agency, a top-performing Farmers Insurance agency in Michigan, is seeking motivated individuals to join its sales team. This role offers a sales-focused position with base pay plus uncapped commission, providing an opportunity to increase income as skills and production grow. The agency provides training, coaching, leads, and support for building a successful career in insurance sales. Candidates from various customer-facing backgrounds are welcome, with previous insurance experience being helpful but not required.
Requirements
- Enjoy sales and are motivated by performance and earning potential
- Confident starting conversations and building relationships
- Comfortable spending a significant portion of your day on the phone
- Can stay persistent when customers don't answer or say no
- Like having measurable goals to work toward
- Take ownership of your results and follow through consistently
- Coachable and willing to adjust your approach based on feedback
- Want an opportunity where you can continue developing professionally
- Organized enough to manage multiple prospects and follow-ups at once
- Previous sales, insurance, banking, automotive, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or other customer-facing experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working in a goal-oriented sales environment
- Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health license preferred, or willingness to obtain licensing
- Reliable, organized, and self-motivated
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Connect with prospective customers through agency leads, referrals, phone calls, email, and follow-up
- Ask questions to understand each customer's needs, priorities, and current coverage
- Prepare quotes and recommend Auto, Home, Life, Business, and other insurance products
- Educate customers on coverage options and help them make informed decisions
- Consistently follow up with prospects and manage your sales pipeline
- Build relationships that lead to long-term clients, referrals, and additional opportunities
- Identify coverage gaps and cross-selling opportunities within existing households
- Work toward individual and agency sales goals
- Track activity and customer communication through the agency CRM
- Participate in ongoing sales coaching, product education, and professional development
Benefits
- Competitive base pay plus uncapped commission
- Performance bonuses and incentives
- Agency-provided leads and sales opportunities
- Paid training and ongoing coaching
- Hands-on mentorship from an experienced agency team
- Professional development through the University of Farmers
- Opportunities to grow into leadership and other advanced roles
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Health insurance stipend based on agency guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
