Insurance Sales Agent
Location: CHICO, CA
Job Type: fulltime
Company: Jerry Vestesen - Farmers Insurance
Salary: $30000.0 - $65000.0 per year
Category: Sales
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Insurance Sales AgentThe Insurance Sales Agent role is an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and businesses secure the right insurance solutions. As an Insurance Sales Agent, you will play a key role in growing the business by engaging potential clients in value-driven conversations, identifying their insurance needs, and recommending suitable products and services. This full-time position offers a blend of sales, customer service, and relationship management in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
Responsibilities- Develop and nurture sales leads by reaching out to prospective clients, scheduling appointments, and conducting needs assessments to understand their unique insurance requirements.
- Market and sell appropriate insurance products and services, including but not limited to life, health, property, and casualty insurance, ensuring each client's needs are met effectively.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by following up regularly, providing ongoing support, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the policy lifecycle.
- Educate customers on available insurance options using a customer-focused, needs-based approach to help clients make informed decisions about their coverage.
- Ensure prompt and accurate handling of customer inquiries, policy changes, claims, and other service requests, maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor at all times.
- Demonstrate a consistent commitment to achieving individual and team sales goals through diligent prospecting, networking, and follow-up activities.
- Maintain a strong work ethic and uphold ethical standards while representing the company’s products and services.
- Previous experience in sales—such as outside sales, inside sales, retail sales, or telemarketing—is preferred but not required for the Insurance Sales Agent role.
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and quotas is advantageous.
- Genuine interest in marketing insurance products and services tailored to customer needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Effective multitasking abilities and strong organizational skills to manage multiple client accounts and service requests simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of financial services and insurance products, including life and property & casualty insurance, is highly valued.
- Ability to obtain relevant state insurance licenses, including Property & Casualty and Life/Health insurance licenses, as required for the Insurance Sales Agent position.
As an Insurance Sales Agent, you will have the opportunity to earn a competitive base salary, supplemented by commissions and bonuses based on your production and sales achievements. This full-time role provides room for professional development and advancement within the insurance industry.
Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where all team members are valued and empowered to succeed. Working as an Insurance Sales Agent offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by helping clients protect what matters most to them.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.