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Agent in Training- Farmers Insurance

Farmers Insurance

Battle Creek, MIFull-time$55–75K/yrPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$55–75K/yr
Location
Battle Creek, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Farmers Insurance is hiring an Agent in Training- Farmers Insurance. The Terry Smith Agency seeks a motivated, goal‑focused Agent in Training to launch a sales career in insurance, building lifelong selling skills, growing income, and becoming a trusted advisor while generating new business and driving agency revenue.

Key focus areas include Generate new business by identifying prospects and converting them into policyholders, Make outbound calls, schedule appointments, and conduct sales presentations, and Assess client needs and recommend tailored insurance solutions across Auto, Home, Life, and Commercial lines.

Important skills include Sales, Communication Skills, Meeting Goals, Customer Service, Confidence, and Competitiveness. Preferred (not required): Bilingual Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesCommunication SkillsMeeting GoalsCustomer ServiceConfidenceCompetitivenessResults-Driven AttitudeProspecting LeadsConverting Prospects Into ClientsCross-SellingIdentifying OpportunitiesBuilding RelationshipsOutbound CallsScheduling AppointmentsAssessing Client NeedsRecommending Insurance SolutionsAuto InsuranceHome InsuranceLife InsuranceCommercial InsuranceMaintaining PipelineManaging LeadsFollow-UpsRenewalsCRMCustomer RetentionUpsellingCollaborationPersuasion SkillsClosing DealsWillingness to LearnAdaptabilityOrganizationTime ManagementBilingual Skills

Qualifications

1 Year Sales Experience1 Year Customer Service Experience1 Year Insurance ExperienceProperty & Casualty LicenseLife & Health License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Agent in Training – Farmers Insurance | Terry Smith Agency – Battle Creek

 

Are you looking for a sales-driven career where your ambition and results are rewarded? The Terry Smith Agency with Farmers Insurance is seeking a motivated, goal-focused Agent in Training ready to launch a successful sales career in the insurance industry. Join us to build lifelong selling skills, grow your income, and become a trusted advisor to our clients.

 

Build Your Sales Career

 

As an Agent in Training, your primary focus will be generating new business and driving revenue for our agency. You’ll play a vital role by prospecting leads, converting prospects into clients, and cross-selling a wide range of insurance solutions. Your ability to identify opportunities, build relationships, and close sales will determine your earning potential and the impact you have in our agency.

 

If you have strong communication skills, love meeting goals, and thrive on exceeding sales targets, you’ll succeed with us.

 

What Makes a Successful Agent Here?

 

  • Demonstrated success in sales or customer service roles

  • Proven ability to achieve or exceed sales targets

  • Confidence, competitiveness, and a results-driven attitude

 

About Terry Smith Agency & Farmers Insurance

 

At the Terry Smith Agency, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment for top sales talent. Whether you have prior insurance experience or are starting out in professional sales, we provide comprehensive product training, ongoing coaching, and a growth-focused culture to help you maximize your potential.

 

Key Sales Responsibilities

 

  • Generate new business by identifying prospects and converting them into policyholders

  • Make outbound calls, schedule appointments, and conduct sales presentations

  • Assess client needs and recommend tailored insurance solutions across Auto, Home, Life, and Commercial lines

  • Cross-sell additional products to meet various client needs

  • Maintain a pipeline of prospects, manage leads, follow-ups, and renewals via CRM

  • Consistently meet and exceed individual and agency sales quotas

  • Grow revenue through exceptional customer retention and upselling

  • Collaborate with team members on strategies for sustainable sales growth

 

What We’re Looking For

 

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, customer service, or insurance (preferred)

  • Outstanding communication and persuasion skills

  • High comfort level making outbound sales calls and closing deals

  • Willingness to learn and adapt

  • Excellent organization and time management

  • Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health license (preferred, or willingness to obtain)

  • Bilingual skills are a plus

 

Why Sell With Us?

 

  • Base salary plus unlimited commission earning potential

  • Lucrative performance-based bonuses and incentive programs

  • Paid training and hands-on development from experienced sales leaders

  • Structured career advancement, including leadership or agency ownership opportunities

  • Supportive sales-driven team culture

  • Health insurance support (based on agency offerings)

  • Paid time off, holidays, and milestone rewards

  • Respected, stable brand with strong marketing support

 

Start Earning, Start Growing

 

At the Terry Smith Agency, your drive and sales results are rewarded with uncapped earning potential and clear pathways to career advancement. Take charge of your success and join a winning sales team.

 

Apply today to start your lucrative sales career with Farmers Insurance and the Terry Smith Agency.

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