Insurance Agent - Farmers Insurance

Farmers District 40 • Ithaca, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Insurance Agent - Farmers Insurance (Karen Smith Agency) Ready to build a rewarding career in sales with one of the most respected names in the insurance industry? Farmers Insurance, through the Karen Smith Agency, is seeking a motivated and goal-oriented Agent in Training to join our high-performing team. As an Agent in Training, you will play a key role in driving revenue, delivering customized insurance solutions, and promoting a positive team environment. This opportunity is ideal for those with strong communication skills, a sales-driven mindset, and a genuine passion for helping clients protect their most important assets. This position requires prior sales experience or a demonstrated ability to consistently achieve targets. Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered. About Our Agency At the Karen Smith Agency with Farmers Insurance, we are committed to building bright futures for both our clients and our team members. We foster a collaborative and dynamic environment where achievements are celebrated and career growth is supported. Whether you are new to insurance or experienced in sales, we offer comprehensive training, mentorship, and clear pathways to advancement – including leadership roles and agency ownership opportunities. Key Responsibilities Drive new business by identifying prospects, conducting outreach, and converting leads into policies Conduct consultations to determine clients’ insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage Sell and cross-sell insurance products, including Auto, Home, Life, and Commercial policies Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering ongoing support and policy reviews Meet and exceed individual sales goals to support overall agency growth Stay current on product knowledge and compliance standards Utilize CRM tools to manage leads, follow-ups, and policy renewals Engage in team meetings and contribute to sales strategies What We’re Looking For 1+ year of sales, customer service, or insurance experience preferred Excellent communication and negotiation abilities Confidence with outbound calls and closing sales Willingness to be coached and motivated to learn Strong organizational and time management skills Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health license (preferred, or willingness to obtain) Bilingual abilities are a plus Why Join Our Team? Base salary plus uncapped commissions Performance bonuses and incentives Paid training and continued professional growth Career advancement opportunities, including a pathway to agency ownership Flexible schedule options (including some hybrid possibilities) Supportive, team-oriented workplace that recognizes achievements Health insurance support (based on agency offerings) Paid holidays, time off, and milestone incentives Opportunities with a respected brand known for excellence in insurance and financial services Make Your Next Career Move Count Becoming an Insurance Agent at the Karen Smith Agency is more than just a job—it’s a step toward a lasting, successful career in insurance. If you are driven to advance your career and earnings, we want to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey to a high-impact insurance career with Farmers Insurance and the Karen Smith Agency.

Requirements

• 1+ year of sales, customer service, or insurance experience preferred
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Confidence with outbound calls and closing sales
• Willingness to be coached and motivated to learn
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health license (preferred, or willingness to obtain)

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by identifying prospects, conducting outreach, and converting leads into policies
• Conduct consultations to determine clients’ insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage
• Sell and cross-sell insurance products, including Auto, Home, Life, and Commercial policies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering ongoing support and policy reviews
• Meet and exceed individual sales goals to support overall agency growth
• Stay current on product knowledge and compliance standards
• Utilize CRM tools to manage leads, follow-ups, and policy renewals
• Engage in team meetings and contribute to sales strategies

Benefits

• Base salary plus uncapped commissions
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Paid training and continued professional growth
• Career advancement opportunities, including a pathway to agency ownership
• Flexible schedule options (including some hybrid possibilities)
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace that recognizes achievements
• Health insurance support (based on agency offerings)
• Paid holidays, time off, and milestone incentives
• Opportunities with a respected brand known for excellence in insurance and financial services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed