Now Hiring - Farmers Insurance - Durham Agency - Sales Development Representative in Houston, TX

Full description of the position

A Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Durham Agency, Farmers Insurance, focuses on generating the sales pipeline by identifying and qualifying leads through outbound calls and other outreach. Key responsibilities include connecting prospects with the licensed sales team, managing initial outreach, and helping to achieve team goals. This is an ideal entry-level position for someone who would like to start their career in a professional environment with opportunities for career advancement at a growing firm. Successful SDRs will be supported with paid training and licensing to obtain their General Lines Property & Casualty and General Lines Life & Health insurance licenses and advancement into Insurance Sales Representatives.

Key Responsibilities

for an SDR at Durham Agency:

• Outbound Prospecting: Making high-volume outbound calls to verify client information and coordinating email and text communications.
• Lead Qualification: Identifying potential customers to ensure they are a good fit for the company.
• Sales Team Collaboration: Working closely with licensed sales reps to schedule meetings and opportunities.
• Relationship Building: Acting as the initial point of contact to build rapport.
• Goal Achievement: Proactively working towards meeting daily/monthly targets for outbound activity. Who you are
• Energized by interacting with people and able to build rapport quickly.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with strong daily work habits.
• Excited by clear goals, performance-based rewards, and personal achievement.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Hold yourself to high ethical and professional standards. Required Skills and

Qualifications

:

• Strong and clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated to achieve team goals and sales targets.
• Proficiency in utilizing CRM systems and communication tools. This role is designed to act as a bridge between marketing efforts and the sales team to accelerate the sales cycle.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

:

• Make outbound calls to verify client information and connect them with our licensed sales team
• Coordinate first-touch communications with prospects across channels
• Work with the sales team to create sales opportunities
• Work to obtain Personal Lines and Life & Health licenses within 6 months to further your career and grow!

Benefits

Monthly Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO) Hands on Training Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Schedule Career Growth Opportunities Position Details Location: Champion Forest, TX 77069 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM CST (weekends and major holidays off) Frequently Asked Questions What can I expect to earn? The base salary is $28,800 (~ $15 per hour) and team members should expect to earn between $28,800 and $40,000 with commissions. Top performers can exceed this. Is training provided? Yes! In addition to Farmers Insurance's onboarding programs, the Durham Agency invests in top-rated industry training to ensure you have the tools and confidence to succeed. What if I don't have insurance experience? No problem. Our training programs are designed to quickly build your insurance knowledge and skills. Some college is preferred. What career growth can I expect? The agency is growing in terms of staff size and sales ranking in our district. SDRs who perform well should transition to Insurance Sales Representatives (ISR) within six months of service on the job. In addition, as the agency grows, additional opportunities for advancement will become available over time for high-performing individuals. What is the agency's management philosophy? The Durham Agency operates by the Golden Rule treating employees and customers with respect, courtesy, and genuine care. We believe that when our team feels valued, they provide exceptional customer value in return. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with both customers and employees. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28,800.00 - $40,000.00 per year Work Location: In person