Job description
We are a local District Office in the Portland, OR area partnering with you to help launch your career in insurance. Our dedicated team has over 20+ years of experience with Farmers Ins., making us the ultimate resource to help you succeed. We are forward and innovative thinkers that thrive in helping you grow. Whether you start as a staff member or an agency owner our goal is to educate you on how to serve those in your community.
We are looking for driven, sales professionals to join our team of agents. As a Farmers Insurance team member, you will build and develop customer relationships within the community to promote Farmers products including auto, home, business and life insurance. We are looking for individuals that are customer-centric, have integrity in their nature, and genuinely care about the customer experience.
About the position:
- Meet and exceed new business production goals and objectives as established.
- Solicit for new business via telephone, networking, and other lead sources.
- Develop ongoing networking relationships with Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Lenders, Title Companies, Auto Dealers, etc.
- Generate insurance quotes, make sales presentations, and close sales.
- Participate in training classes to hone your skills.
- Attend Networking and community events to build relationships with the public.
- Learn day to day skills of being a small business owner.
Qualifications:
- Property and Casualty licensed (preferred)
- Comfortable dealing with a high volume of outbound and inbound phone activity.
- Successful in meeting sales goals (2-3 years of sales exp. preferred)
- Excellent communication skills-written, verbal, and listening.
- Goal oriented
- Competitive
- Able to complete and pass a background check.
**This posting is for District 22, Agency placement and location will vary across Portland metro
Support:
- Support from a District manager and business consultant invested in your success.
- Comprehensive training and business development support.
- Marketing support and leads provided by the Agency owner.
- Lead generation tools.
- Option to participate in group benefits for you and your family.
- Culture that supports you and your success.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Weekly day range:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- What types of Insurance does Farmers Insurance sell?
- Why do you want a career with Farmers Insurance?
- What sales experience do you have that most relates to this role? Give an example of your previous sales process.
- What license/licenses are required to start your career with Farmers insurance?
Work Location: In person