About this Agent in Training - Farmers Insurance role at Farmers District 40
Agent in Training – Insurance Sales & Agency Development
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Fremont, MI
Base Pay + Uncapped Commission
The Opportunity
If you're looking for more than just another sales job, this is an opportunity to learn how a high-performing insurance agency actually operates from the inside.
We're looking for a motivated, entrepreneurial Agent in Training to work directly alongside one of the top-performing Farmers Insurance agents in the company. You'll spend the majority of your time building your skills as a Sales Producer while also gaining hands-on exposure to the business side of running a successful agency.
You'll learn inside an established operation with 5+ team members, led by a Top 10% Farmers agent, Toppers Club qualifier, and record-setting producer within the district.
This role is designed for someone who wants to become an exceptional salesperson now while developing the leadership and business skills that can create bigger career opportunities in the future.
What You'll Do
Approximately 75% of your role will focus on sales and production, including:
Work agency-provided leads and build your own pipeline
Make outbound calls and follow up with prospective customers
Quote and sell insurance products
Cross-sell additional products to existing and new customers
Build referral relationships and generate new opportunities
Meet and exceed individual sales and production goals
The other 25% is focused on learning the business behind the sales.
Working alongside an experienced agency leader, you'll gain exposure to:
Agency operations and workflow
Sales leadership and performance management
Hiring, recruiting, and team development
Marketing and lead acquisition
Budgeting and financial management
Profitability and business planning
Customer retention and relationship management
Technology and systems
Compliance and risk management
Building and leading a high-performing team
Who We're Looking For
Insurance experience is a plus, but it is not required.
We're more interested in finding someone with the drive and personality to succeed.
You may be a great fit if you are:
Competitive and motivated by results
Entrepreneurial and interested in how businesses operate
Financially motivated and excited by uncapped earning potential
Coachable and willing to learn from a proven leader
Resilient when faced with rejection or setbacks
Comfortable with goals, metrics, and accountability
Interested in developing into a future business leader
Previous experience in sales, insurance, management, business development, hospitality, banking, recruiting, or another relationship-driven environment is strongly preferred.
What We Offer
Competitive base pay plus uncapped commissions
Agency-provided leads
Monday-Friday schedule
Hands-on sales coaching and development
Direct mentorship from a top-performing Farmers agent
Exposure to the financial and operational side of an established agency
Leadership and business development experience
A structured environment to build your skills and take on greater opportunities as you progress
Requirements
Previous sales, customer-facing, or management experience preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Goal-oriented and comfortable working in a performance-driven environment
Willingness to make outbound calls and prospect for new business
Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday
Must be willing and able to obtain a Property & Casualty insurance license