Customer Service and Sales Consultant

Are you looking for an opportunity to own your own business with unlimited income potential?

If you’re a self-driven, passionate salesperson with a desire to make a difference in people’s lives, working for a Farmers agency owner as a Protégé Agency Producer may be the opportunity for you. The Protégé Agency Producer Program is designed to provide potential entrepreneurs an opportunity to grow their skills and business knowledge to potentially become a Farmers agency owner in the future while working for an existing Farmers agency owner.

This position is designed to provide individuals an opportunity to grow their skills and business knowledge to become a Farmers® agency owner while working for an existing Farmers agency owner. The Protégé Agency Producer can learn from an experienced industry professional as well as have access to the award-winning University of Farmers® training program that is designed to help enhance their knowledge and introduce them to tools that may help them grow as business owners should he or she one day own their own Farmers® agency. When a Protégé Agency Producer meets all applicable eligibility requirements, they will have the opportunity to become an agency owner through the Seed program, or Acquisition program if such an opportunity is available.

OPPORUNITY FOR AGENCY OWNERSHIP:

A Protégé Agency Producer seeking an appointment as a Farmers agency owner must meet the following minimum criteria to be eligible for appointment consideration:

• Achieve $100,000 in New Business Gross Folio Premium (GFP) within 12 months
• Successfully complete the University of Farmers® Protégé Agency Producer training program.
• Demonstrate that the requisite New Business Gross Folio Premium is self-generated.
• Pass an agency owner candidate background check in accordance with Farmers guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Interview panel with Farmers® Insurance representatives

Prior to being appointed as a Protégé Agency Producer, a candidate must obtain, at a minimum, property and casualty and life and health licenses. When a candidate’s background check is approved, the property, casualty, life, and health classes will be provided to the candidate through Exam FX® at no cost ($450 retail).

COMPENSATION:

Base salary plus commissions and/or bonuses.

Any working arrangements, including, but not limited to, compensation, daily duties, incentives, bonuses, etc., are strictly between the Protégé Agency Producer and the participating Farmers agency owner electing to engage them.

Job Requirements

As a Farmers Insurance Agent, you must have strong organizational and time-management skills as well as exceptional interpersonal communication abilities. We are seeking individuals from any background who are willing to work hard and commit themselves to the success of this business opportunity; however, experience in sales, marketing and/or customer service is greatly beneficial.

Additional requirements of the Farmers Insurance Agent include:

• Good credit history – no chapter 7,11 or 13 bankruptcies within the last 12 months.
• Favorable criminal record
• Favorable driving record

Responsibilities:

• Develop insurance quotes, advise clients.
• Meet new business growth goals and objectives as established.
• Call prospective customers by operating telephones, automatic dialing systems, and other internet technologies.
• Grow client base by utilizing phone, email, potential client list & existing client referrals.
• Manage and inspire staff (qualify to become a mentor & receive additional bonuses)

Benefits:

• Initial and ongoing training and support - our company offers a top-rated and award-winning training program that addresses your personal growth needs.
• Work/life balance that allows you to enjoy the things you love doing most while making a positive impact in the community.
• The more you sell, the more income you receive.
• Career security and stability - our company has been flourishing for 90 years!
• This is the most lucrative contract in the Insurance Industry.
• 3 Years of enhanced commissions starting at 300% OVER the standard commission.
• Exterior Branding Bonus
• Up to $5,000 Signing Bonus
• Monthly Marketing Bonus

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In business since 1928, today at Farmers® we proudly serve more than 10 million households with more than 20 million individual insurance policies across all 50 states through the efforts of nearly 50,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 24,000 employees. Our experience provides a rich history and legacy of service and strong customer relationships, while our focus on smart innovation, technology and entrepreneurship helps us to stay creative, to continually improve our product offerings and to drive the evolution of the insurance industry

Our experience provides a rich legacy of service and strong customer relationships, while our focus on entrepreneurship helps us drive the evolution of the insurance industry. We understand that every encounter with customers is an opportunity to differentiate ourselves with our personalized service and have an overall positive impact on clients lives.

We are seeking talented and dedicated business owners who strive to serve the Insurance and Financial Service needs for the greater Seattle/Bellevue area.