Agency Development Sales Specialist
About the role
Location: Richmond, VA. Overview: Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want a clear pathway to professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career success? Farmers Insurance is seeking motivated, ambitious individuals to join Agency Owner Development Schools, a unique opportunity designed to develop future insurance professionals and business leaders. This is not a traditional insurance sales position. You'll train in an innovative training facility with access to Farmers industry-leading systems, proven processes, hands-on coaching, and the full support of one of the nation's most recognized insurance organizations. Throughout the program, you'll receive direct mentorship from highly successful and experienced Farmers Insurance professionals who have built outstanding careers and understand what it takes to succeed at the highest levels.
Responsibilities
- Obtain your Property & Casualty Insurance License through the sponsored licensing program
- Generate quotes and recommend insurance solutions
- Sell Auto, Home, Renters, Umbrella Insurance products
- Build and strengthen customer relationships
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Learn key performance metrics and business fundamentals
- Gain exposure to marketing, leadership, recruiting, sales management and growth strategies
- Year One - Employed by Kelly OCG on assignment with Farmers Insurance: Complete licensing requirements; Learn sales strategies and customer relationship management; Develop production skills through structured training and mentorship; Achieve performance goals while building a strong foundation for success
- Year Two: Continue building your book of business; Strengthen leadership capabilities; Expand industry knowledge and professional expertise; Gain greater exposure to business operations and growth strategies
- Future Advancement Opportunities: High-performing individuals may qualify for advanced business development and leadership opportunities within the Farmers agency network.
Requirements
- Active Property & Casualty License required
- Life & Health License preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of sales and customer-facing experience
- Proven ability to meet goals and achieve results
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to explain insurance coverages and solutions in a clear, customer-friendly manner
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Self-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently
- Comfortable networking and developing new business opportunities
- Interest in professional growth and advancing within the insurance industry
Benefits
- Annual Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – 19 days/year (accrued)
- 9 Paid Holidays/year
- Hands on Training
- Kelly benefit offerings include medical/dental/vision, retirement savings, direct deposit, weekly pay and more
- Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
- Retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
- Transit spending account
- Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan
Pay
Salary: $42,500.00 per year
Schedule
Mon-Fri Schedule