Protege - Agency Owner Apprentice

Farmers Insurance Houston • Houston, TX

35d

About The Position

Are you looking to start a sales career or break into the insurance industry? We are seeking highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who are ready to start their journey TODAY. We understand what it takes to build a business and excel in this field so we developed a unique earn while you learn opportunity that gives you hands-on experience within an existing agency. Our exceptionally talented Mentor Agents provide new Protégé candidates with invaluable insight and the support they need to launch their own agency one day! You will be paired with one of our top-performing Agency Owners, gaining the mentorship and support needed to accelerate your path to agency ownership. Our industry-leading hands-on training will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to thrive as you work toward owning your own agency.

Requirements

• Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
• Be a great self-starter with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent Communication/interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly self-motivated.
• Life & Health Insurance license not required but must be willing to obtain. License assistance is available.
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Driven and goal-oriented individual.
• No insurance experience required but must be willing to learn

Nice To Haves

• A Property & Casualty license is preferred. License assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Solicits for new business via telephone, networking, and other lead sources.
• Develop insurance quotes, makes sales presentations, and closes sales.
• Develop ongoing networking relationships with Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, Title Companies, Auto Dealers, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of new products.
• Grow sales revenue by utilizing phone, email and potential client lists.
• Prospects for new business by following sales leads generated from referrals, networking, marketing, cold-calling, and lead databases.
• Presents and explains insurance policy options based upon prospective client needs and their personal goals.
• Provide customers with additional information about new products and services.

What This Job Offers

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