Now Hiring - Farmers Insurance - Farmers Insurance Agent In Training in Redwood City, CA

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Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference by helping and educating others? Do you aspire to build relationships and eventually lead your own agency? Join the Silicon Valley District Office of Farmers Insurance as an Agent-in- Training and take the first step towards becoming a successful agency owner! No insurance experience required! If you are people-focused, coachable, and driven to succeed, we will provide all the training and support you need to thrive in this role. Job Description/Responsibilities: The Agent in Training role is designed to immerse you in all aspects of the insurance industry. During this sales training period, you will work full-time in Redwood City, CA, where you'll receive hands-on experience in selling, cross-selling, and meeting sales targets. * Engage in a rigorous training program that covers insurance products, sales strategies, and entrepreneurial skills. * Sell and cross sell insurance products while working toward monthly sales goals * Use provided leads to contact potential customers and follow up with interested prospects * Develop marketing plans, proactively reach out to potential clients, and evaluate their insurance needs to provide tailored quotes. * Work closely with the District Manager and local agency owners to support agency growth through customer retention and new connections. * Utilize various sales techniques to achieve a target of a minimum of insurance units sold per month. Opportunities After Training: Agency Ownership: Upon successful completion of the program, you will have the exciting option to either start your own Farmers Insurance agency with a competitive bonus or acquire an existing agency with the capital requirement waived. Career Continuation: If agency ownership is not your path, you can continue your career in the insurance industry by working with an existing agent. Qualifications: * Entrepreneurial spirit with a drive to potentially become a Farmers Insurance Agency Owner * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and build rapport. * Motivation to achieve goals and continue learning about insurance and sales * Strong persuasion skills, with a motivation to close sales and meet targets. * Resilience and persistence, as sales often involve rejection; the candidate must be able to recover from setbacks and remain motivated. * Willingness to learn new methods and adapt to a changing sales environment * Ability to make outbound calls and speak with potential customers * A proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals. * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Must be willing to obtain the Property and Casualty license. * Must be willing to obtain the Life, Accident, and Health license. Benefits * Competitive salary * Competitive bonus structure * Comprehensive training from the Silicon Valley District Office and the experienced agency owner. * Generous PTO policy. * Advanced Education Opportunities * Financial assistance to become a Farmers Insurance agency owner upon meeting certain criteria and/or sales targets. * A collaborative and supportive work environment. * Monday through Friday schedule. No weekends required. If this role feels like a good fit, we welcome your application. We review applications daily and look forward to connecting with you. Job Type: Permanent Pay: From $4,000.00 per month Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Are you willing to obtain your Property & Casualty and Life, Accident, and Health licenses? Ability to Commute: * Redwood City, CA 94063 (Required) Work Location: In person