Agent in Training- Farmers Insurance
About The Position
The Ben Smith Agency is looking for a driven, confident Agent in Training to join our Farmers Insurance agency in San Diego, CA. This is a sales-focused opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, working toward measurable goals, and being rewarded for strong performance. You'll receive structured training, hands-on coaching, and the tools to develop your insurance knowledge while building a long-term career in the industry. If you have a strong sales background and are ready for an opportunity with greater earning and advancement potential, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Previous sales experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to work toward goals and measurable performance expectations
- Confident and professional communication skills
- Comfortable with frequent outbound phone calls and consistent follow-up
- Ability to build rapport and establish trust with prospective customers
- Self-motivated, competitive, and persistent
- Comfortable hearing "no" and continuing to pursue the next opportunity
- Coachable and receptive to feedback
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Property & Casualty license preferred, or willingness to obtain the required licensing
Responsibilities
- Connect with prospective customers through agency leads, referrals, phone outreach, and other prospecting efforts
- Ask questions to understand each customer's needs, priorities, and current coverage
- Prepare quotes and recommend Auto, Home, Life, Business, and other insurance solutions
- Follow up consistently with leads and manage an active sales pipeline
- Confidently ask for the sale and work through customer questions and objections
- Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell additional products and coverage
- Work toward individual production goals and contribute to overall agency growth
- Track leads, customer conversations, and follow-up activity using agency systems
- Participate in ongoing sales coaching, product training, and professional development
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation plus uncapped commission potential
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Structured onboarding and hands-on mentorship
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Paid time off and milestone recognition
- Access to Farmers Insurance training, tools, and resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
