Job details
- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $50,000 - $100,000/yr
- Posted
- today
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About this role
Agent Apprentice - Future Agency Owner
Job Overview
Farmers Insurance District 88-19 is seeking motivated, entrepreneurial-minded professionals throughout the Greater Phoenix area who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
Through the Farmers Insurance Protégé Program, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an established Farmers Agency Owner, receive hands-on training, and develop the skills needed to potentially launch and operate your own insurance agency.
This opportunity is ideal for successful professionals with backgrounds in sales, business development, account management, customer relationship management, or leadership who are interested in moving beyond a traditional sales career and building a business of their own.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus commission and bonus opportunities
- Paid, hands-on training with an experienced Farmers Agency Owner
- Structured mentorship and business development support
- Access to Farmers Insurance training and technology resources
- Sales, marketing, leadership, and agency operations training
- Local district support throughout the agency development process
- A structured pathway toward potential Farmers Insurance agency ownership
- Additional financial incentives for qualifying new agency owners
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits
Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Career Growth Opportunities
Mon-Fri Schedule
Flexible Schedule
Hands on Training
One-on-One Agency Owner Mentorship
Paid Insurance Licensing Support (if provided)
Requirements
Who We're Looking For
- Proven success in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles
- Strong prospecting, relationship-building, and closing abilities
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in business ownership
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and develop professionally
- Ability to obtain required Arizona insurance licenses
- Ability to meet applicable background and appointment requirements
Previous insurance experience is preferred but not required
Your Path to Agency Ownership
The Farmers Insurance Protégé Program provides an opportunity to gain practical industry experience while preparing for the possibility of owning an insurance agency.
With mentorship from an established agency owner and support from Farmers District 88-19, you'll have the opportunity to develop the business, sales, and leadership skills needed for the next stage of your career.
Be in business for yourself, not by yourself.
If you're a motivated sales professional who wants more than just another job, we'd like to hear from you.
Join Farmers Insurance District 88-19 and explore your future in agency ownership.
Compensation and benefits are determined by the hiring agency. Agency ownership opportunities are subject to successful program completion, eligibility, and Farmers Insurance appointment requirements.
Responsibilities
- Generate leads, develop insurance quotes, and close sales
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships
- Market and grow a successful insurance business
- Develop sales strategies and manage a customer portfolio
- Understand agency operations, staffing, and financial management
- Build the leadership skills needed to operate an independent business
About Us
Farmers Insurance District Office – Scottsdale & Greater Phoenix supports a network of Farmers agency owners and insurance professionals throughout the Phoenix Metro area.
Our focus is helping people build successful insurance careers and businesses through training, recruiting support, sales development, technology, lead generation, business planning, and ongoing coaching.
We work with a wide range of professionals, including new agency owners, experienced insurance producers, commercial specialists, Protégés, and proven sales professionals looking to transition into the insurance industry.
Whether someone is looking to build an agency, grow a book of business, specialize in commercial insurance, or develop into a long-term insurance professional, our District Office provides the structure, resources, and support to help them grow.
Why Join Us
There is no single path to success in insurance.
Some people want to build and own an agency. Others want to become top-producing sales professionals, develop expertise in Business Insurance, or grow into leadership over time.
At Farmers Insurance District Office – Scottsdale & Greater Phoenix, we focus on helping motivated professionals find the path that best fits their goals.
Depending on the opportunity, you may have access to:
- University of Farmers training and professional development
- District-level coaching and sales support
- Lead generation and marketing resources
- Technology and CRM tools
- Business Insurance and commercial sales support
- Opportunities to work within established agency books
- Mentorship from experienced agency owners and District leadership
- Career and business-growth opportunities
- Flexible work environments depending on the position
- The ability to build long-term customer relationships and recurring income opportunities
We are looking for people who are competitive, coachable, entrepreneurial, and serious about building a long-term career.
You bring the drive. We provide the platform, support, resources, and opportunity to grow.