Sales Manager in Training

Cliffard Jenkins Farmers Insurance is seeking a Sales Manager in Training to launch a career in insurance sales. This onsite role in La Grange, IL focuses on selling insurance, supporting customers, and building long-term client relationships while completing paid licensing and structured training.

Role Overview

As an Insurance Sales Agent - Trainee, you will use your sales, networking, and organizational skills to assist customers with insurance needs. You will sell insurance products and manage a client book of business with cash value. Insurance experience is not required, as Farmers Insurance Group provides nationally recognized training and ongoing support, including paid insurance licensing, training conferences, and the opportunity to partner with an experienced Agent.

You will meet with customers by phone or in person to support insurance decisions across home, auto, commercial, life, and additional products, while growing and managing your client book of business. The schedule follows a Monday-Friday structure, with flexibility for some evenings or weekends as needed, and you will manage your own schedule within that framework.

Compensation

• Annual base salary: USD 55,000 - 70,000 per year
• Commission and bonus opportunities
• Uncapped new business commissions

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on insurance coverage options, including auto, home, life, business, and other specialty lines
• Develop and implement sales strategies to generate new business opportunities
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to assess insurance needs
• Prepare and present insurance proposals for clients, policy changes, claims, and other inquiries promptly and accurately
• Stay current on insurance industry trends, products, and regulations
• Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets and agency goals
• Participate in training programs to strengthen product knowledge and sales skills

Required Qualifications

• Sales experience (preferred)
• Current property and casualty, life, or health license (preferred), or ability to obtain a license within 60 days of starting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite and insurance-related software
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

Training and Career Development

• Award-winning University of Farmers Training Program with hands-on training, guest speakers, workshops, and real-world scenarios
• 1-on-1 business planning with industry professionals
• Hands-on training and career growth opportunities within the agency and the Farmers Insurance network

Schedule and Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mon-Fri schedule
• Evenings off
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid training and hands-on training support