Insurance Sales Agent- Tappahannock, VA- Essex County
About The Position
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance is seeking a driven, community-rooted Insurance Sales Agent to serve Essex County from its office in Tappahannock, Virginia. The agent helps local residents, farm families, and small business owners protect their homes, land, and livelihoods while building lasting relationships in the community. Compensation includes a base salary, commissions on new sales, and performance-based earnings, with no cap on earnings. Average first-year total compensation across the agency network is $52,000–$125,000, inclusive of base salary; the base salary range is $37,000–$52,000, depending on location and the established book of business. Additional earning opportunities include bonuses, a sign-on bonus, and trips for top performers. The company provides training for candidates who are not yet licensed or are new to insurance sales, along with ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement. The position reports to the Agency Manager.
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building lasting relationships with community members and organizations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work independently toward goals.
- Determination, self-motivation, persistence, and a passion for helping others and making sales.
Nice To Haves
- Prior sales experience is helpful but not required.
- Property & Casualty license preferred.
- Life, Health & Annuities licenses preferred.
- Knowledge of Essex County and its community.
Responsibilities
- Build lasting relationships with community members and organizations.
- Help local residents, farm families, and small business owners protect their homes, land, and livelihoods.
- Work independently toward sales goals and develop business through community relationships.
Benefits
- Medical insurance beginning on the first day.
- Vision insurance beginning on the first day.
- Dental insurance beginning on the first day.
- 401(k) program.
- Group life and disability insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off, increasing annually with tenure.
- Paid holidays.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Commissions on new sales and performance-based earnings, including bonuses.
- Trips for top performers.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
