Insurance Sales Agent - Farmers Insurance
About The Position
The Kara Ruehs Agency is adding an Insurance Sales Agent to our team in Ionia. We're looking for someone who is motivated, personable, and ready to learn. Previous insurance experience is welcome, but it isn't required. Successful candidates may come from sales, retail, hospitality, banking, healthcare, customer service, or any role where communicating with people was a big part of the job. We'll teach you the insurance side. We're looking for someone who brings the attitude, work ethic, and willingness to grow. This is an active, client-focused sales position. You'll spend your time connecting with potential customers, learning about their needs, and helping them make informed decisions about their coverage.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, banking, healthcare, insurance, or another people-focused position is preferred.
- Willingness to complete the licensing process if you do not have an existing Property & Casualty or Life & Health insurance license.
- Comfortable communicating with people
- Motivated to improve
- Enjoy starting conversations and getting to know new people
- Comfortable working toward measurable goals
- Ability to hear "no" without letting it ruin the rest of your day
- Take initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do
- Follow through on commitments and stay organized
- Open to feedback and willing to adjust your approach
- Want your performance to have an impact on your earning potential
- Interested in building a career you can continue growing in
Nice To Haves
- Previous insurance experience
- Existing Property & Casualty or Life & Health insurance license
- Bilingual candidates
Responsibilities
- Speaking with prospective customers and following up with leads
- Asking questions to understand each client's situation and coverage needs
- Providing quotes and explaining available insurance options
- Helping clients with Auto, Home, Life, Business, and additional insurance products
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional coverage to existing customers
- Following up consistently with prospects throughout the sales process
- Developing relationships that continue beyond the initial sale
- Tracking conversations, leads, and follow-ups in the agency's CRM
- Working toward individual production goals and contributing to agency growth
Benefits
- Base salary plus uncapped commission
- Additional performance bonuses and incentives
- Paid training and continued coaching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible scheduling options based on agency needs
- Health insurance stipend or assistance when available
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Long-term opportunity to pursue agency ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
