Insurance Sales Agent - Roanoke, VA

Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance • Roanoke, VA

1d • $52,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance is hiring an Insurance Sales Agent for its Roanoke County office in Roanoke, Virginia. The agent will help local farm families, small business owners, and other community members protect their homes, land, and livelihoods. The role includes local travel to meet new and existing clients and offers an existing book of business to review and service from day one.

This is a W-2 employee position with a base salary plus commissions on new sales and performance-based earnings. Average first-year total compensation across the agency network is $52,000–$125,000, inclusive of base salary; the stated base salary range is $37,000–$52,000, depending on location and established book of business. Earnings depend on effort and relationships, with no cap on earnings. A sign-on bonus may be available.

The company provides sales and systems training, paid licensing training materials and classes for candidates who are not yet licensed, and ongoing job development. The role is suited to someone who is self-motivated, goal-oriented, persistent, community-minded, and able to work independently.

Requirements

• Property & Casualty and Life, Health & Annuities licenses, or willingness to complete company-provided and company-paid licensing training.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Goal-oriented, driven-to-succeed mindset.
• Local knowledge of and interest in serving Roanoke County.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales experience in any industry is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and service an existing book of business.
• Build relationships with members and prospective clients.
• Meet new and existing clients through local travel.
• Help community members protect their homes, land, and livelihoods.
• Generate new sales and pursue performance goals.

Benefits

• Base salary plus commissions on new sales and performance-based earnings.
• Existing book of business to review and service from day one.
• Bonuses that reward results.
• Elaborate trips for top performers.
• Dedicated sales and systems training team.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance beginning on the first day.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Three weeks of paid time off, increasing annually with tenure.
• Paid holidays.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid training.
• Ongoing job development.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Potential sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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