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Agency Sales Development Specialist
Summary
+ Contract Duration: on going, no limited duration
+ Contract type: W2 under staffing supplier
+ Pay: $36k annual salary with possible commission
+ Visa Sponsorship: not applicable
Build your insurance career-and prepare for future agency ownership.
Are you an experienced sales professional or licensed insurance agent looking for an opportunity to grow? This contractor role supports Farmers Insurance and is designed for motivated professionals who want to develop their sales, leadership, and business-management skills while building their own book of business.
You will work directly with customers, identify their insurance needs, recommend coverage solutions, and develop strategies to attract and retain clients. You will also gain hands-on experience with marketing, networking, business planning, and agency operations.
This opportunity may be a strong fit for someone who wants to become an insurance business owner in the future.
_Important:_ _This is an independent contractor opportunity supporting Farmers Insurance. It is not a full-time employment position directly with Farmers Insurance._
What You'll Do
Grow Your Insurance Business
+ Develop and implement a personalized business development plan.
+ Build and manage your own book of business.
+ Set daily, weekly, and monthly sales and activity goals.
+ Identify target customer groups and create strategies to reach them.
+ Manage your time, follow-ups, lead sources, and business priorities.
+ Develop plans to increase revenue, customer acquisition, and long-term growth.
Generate Leads and Build Relationships
+ Contact prospective customers and schedule conversations.
+ Build relationships with customers, referral partners, community contacts, and local businesses.
+ Develop new leads through networking, referrals, centers of influence, and other marketing activities.
+ Create professional and lasting customer relationships.
+ Tailor your sales approach to different customer needs and market opportunities.
Recommend Insurance Solutions
+ Learn about customers' personal and business insurance needs.
+ Ask thoughtful questions to identify risks and coverage gaps.
+ Explain insurance options clearly and professionally.
+ Prepare quotes and help customers select appropriate coverage.
+ Sell and cross-sell products such as:
+ Auto insurance
+ Home insurance
+ Life insurance
+ Specialty insurance
+ Commercial insurance
+ Recommend coverage and limits in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
Provide Ongoing Customer Support
+ Respond to customer questions by phone, email, and other written communication.
+ Conduct coverage reviews and identify changing insurance needs.
+ Provide timely service and support.
+ Work with internal teams and other appropriate personnel to resolve customer requests.
Develop Your Professional Skills
+ Complete required sales, business, and professional development milestones.
+ Participate in company training, seminars, and other learning opportunities.
+ Build knowledge of insurance products, technology, industry trends, and business operations.
+ Obtain a Life and Health insurance license if you do not already hold one.
+ Maintain accurate records in company systems.
+ Meet program production, development, and performance requirements on schedule.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
+ Motivated to build a career in insurance
+ Interested in business ownership and entrepreneurship
+ Comfortable working independently and making business decisions
+ Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented
+ Skilled at building relationships and earning customer trust
+ A strong communicator and active listener
+ Comfortable using technology and learning new systems
+ Positive, proactive, and committed to professional growth
+ Able to manage multiple priorities and follow up consistently
Qualifications
Required
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ At least one year of sales and customer-service experience
+ Property and Casualty insurance license at the time of hire
Preferred
+ Life and Health insurance license at the time of hire
+ Previous insurance sales experience
+ Experience developing leads, managing accounts, or building customer relationships
+ Interest in owning or operating an insurance agency
+ Seniority Level
Associate
+ Employment Type
Contract
+ Job Functions
+ Sales
+ Skills
+ Business Planning
+ Customer Acquisition
+ Professional Skills
+ Sales
+ Communication
+ Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
+ Program Production
+ Account Management
+ Networking
+ Market
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. _Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type._ Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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