Insurance Sales Agent
Location: Brookings, SD
Job Type: fulltime
Company: Farm Bureau Financial Services
Salary: $0.0 - $0.0 per hour
Category: Insurance
Job Description Apply Now
Insurance Sales Agent Job OverviewFarm Bureau Financial Services is seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Insurance Sales Agent for a full-time contract position in Brookings, SD. As an Insurance Sales Agent, you will play a vital role in helping individuals and families secure their financial futures through a wide array of insurance products. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are driven, goal-oriented, and interested in building a successful business while positively impacting their community.
Key Responsibilities- Obtain the required Property & Casualty License, as well as a Life and Health License, if not already held.
- Meet and exceed new business production goals and objectives as established by Farm Bureau Financial Services.
- Generate new business leads through multiple channels, including telephone outreach, networking events, and personal contacts.
- Set appointments with prospective clients to assess their insurance and financial service needs.
- Develop tailored insurance proposals and deliver impactful sales presentations to close sales with new and existing clients.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and successfully complete a background check as part of the onboarding process.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills when interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Leverage an initial contact list of at least 150 individuals from your personal and professional network to kick-start your business development efforts.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and self-motivation to build and manage a growing business.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to efficiently operate an independent insurance agency.
- Commitment to serving as an advocate for clients within the local community, identifying their everyday risks and offering solutions to protect their futures.
- Ability to identify clients’ insurance needs and recommend appropriate products and services.
- Possession of or willingness to obtain SIE certification is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service and relationship-building.
- Independence and flexibility to run your own schedule and control your income as an Insurance Sales Agent.
- Access to a comprehensive training and development program designed to help you succeed in your insurance sales career.
- A wide variety of products, including property/casualty, life insurance, and annuities, to meet the diverse needs of your clients.
- Support from a dedicated team of professionals, including a district manager, field training consultant, marketing underwriter, and sales coach.
- Opportunities to earn competitive compensation and performance-based awards, including incentive trips.
- Join a company with an AM Best “A” rating, reflecting strong financial stability and a well-established market presence.
Working as an Insurance Sales Agent in Brookings, SD, offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within a vibrant and supportive community while growing your professional career in the insurance industry.
Additional InformationCurrently, Farm Bureau Financial Services is only accepting applications from candidates residing in AZ, IA, KS, MN, NE, NM, SD, or UT. Please apply only if you meet these residency requirements and the qualifications listed above.
At Farm Bureau Financial Services, you have the chance to take charge of your career as an Insurance Sales Agent and make a positive difference in your community. By joining our team, you will receive the training, support, and resources necessary to build a successful business and help protect what matters most to your clients.