Sales Representative (copy)

We are seeking an Entrepreneurial-minded individual to join our growing team! This role will allow you to learn the Insurance Industry under the guidance and support of an existing successful Agency, while being training and prepped with a clear roadmap to becoming an Agency Owner or top producer.

• The Protege Program is designed to provide individuals an opportunity to step into the Insurance Industry and grow their skills and business knowledge to become a Farmers Agency Owner while being mentored by one of our top Agents.
• The Protege will have access to the award-winning University of Farmers program as well as unlimited local support from the District Office.

Candidate

This opportunity is designed for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset

• The desire to build and grow a business
• A motivated self-starter
• A desire to have a long-term rewarding career
• The ability to learn and listen while growing to inspire others
• Effective time-management skills to successfully achieve conversion goals

Responsibilities:

• Handle customer inquiries
• Sell and Solicit / Provide information about the products and services
• Troubleshoot and resolve product issues and concerns
• Document and update customer records based on interactions
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of the evolving products and services

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in customer service, sales, or other related fields
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to obtain Insurance License

Salary Range: $45000.00 - $60000.00 per year

Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Mon-Fri Schedule

Responsibilities

• Meet new business production goals and objectives as established.
• Develop insurance quotes, make sales presentations, and close sales.
• Develop ongoing networking relationships with Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, Title Companies, Auto Dealers, etc.
• Process customer policy change requests.
• Secure all Trailing Documents from customers.
• Handle all incoming claim calls from customers and follow-up.
• Complete Evidence of Insurance requests.
• Develop new Financial Services opportunities.
• Document each customer contact in eAgent.
• Take premium payments from customers.
• Ask each customer for referrals and explain our referral program.
• Treat each customer contact as a cross and up-sell opportunity including financial products.
• Verify phone numbers, addresses and email addresses with each customer contact and update customer information.
• Return all phone messages promptly.

• Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
• Possess an upbeat, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Be a great self-starter with a sense of urgency.
• Create relationships from a cold start.
• Be a fantastic presenter.
• Proficiency to multi-task, follow-thru and follow-up.
• Excellent Communication/interpersonal skills.
• Confident, self-starter who works well independently.
• Must have ability to multi-task.
• Must be awesome at opening doors and getting appointments from a cold start.
• Must be highly self-motivated.
• Professional phone etiquette.