Sales Development Representative - Apprenticeship

Job Description

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District 80 Insurance Sales Representative Job Overview Start Your Career with Farmers Insurance! Looking for an opportunity where your hard work is recognized and your career can continue to grow?

The Farmers Insurance District 80 office recruits on behalf of independent Farmers agency owners throughout San Jose and the surrounding communities who are looking to add talented individuals to their teams. If selected, you'll be matched with a local agency where you'll receive hands-on coaching, industry training, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

No insurance experience? No problem. We're looking for motivated, coachable individuals who enjoy working with people and are ready to build a long-term career. If you bring the drive, we'll provide the training and licensing support to help you get started.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop valuable sales, customer service, and business skills while representing one of the nation's most recognized insurance brands. Whether you're beginning your career or bringing previous sales experience, you'll receive ongoing mentorship and support to help you succeed.

Why Join Farmers? Base salary starting around $49,920 per year Performance-based bonuses and commission High performers have the opportunity to earn $60,000-$70,000+ annually Paid time off and paid sick leave Retirement savings program Comprehensive training and mentorship Career advancement opportunities, including a potential path to Farmers agency ownership for qualified individuals

Salary Range: $49,920.00 - $70,000.00 per year

• Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hands on Training
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Retirement Plan

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, banking, or another customer-facing role is preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable speaking with new people and building rapport.
• Self-motivated, coachable, and goal-oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn new technology.
• Willingness to obtain a California Property & Casualty insurance license.
• Willingness to obtain a California Life, Accident & Health insurance license.

• Execute a high-volume outbound sales strategy, consistently completing 100+ outbound calls each day.
• Generate an average of 10 or more insurance quotes daily while maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Meet or exceed monthly production goals through consistent new business premium written.
• Follow up diligently with prospects, referrals, and existing opportunities to maximize conversion.
• Conduct needs-based conversations and recommend personalized insurance solutions.
• Prepare accurate insurance quotes and guide customers through the application and policy binding process.
• Educate clients on Farmers products, coverage options, discounts, and available insurance solutions.
• Build lasting relationships with prospective and existing clients through professional communication and exceptional customer service.
• Maintain accurate customer records and actively manage your sales pipeline using agency systems.
• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
• Represent Farmers Insurance with professionalism, integrity, and a competitive mindset.

Remote Type:
No Job Type: Full-Time Job Category:
Insurance Sales

Location:

San Jose,CA,95112,US

Farmers is proud to serve more than 10 million households with more than 19 million individual policies across all 50 states through the efforts of over 48,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 21,000 employees.

Our story began with the simple goal of insuring the vehicles of rural farmers but as the world changed, so did we. Today, the companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies make up one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles,…