We don't need someone to answer the phone. We need someone to close it.

Andy Cortez Insurance Agency is one of Santa Maria's fastest-growing Farmers Insurance offices — and we're building a sales team that wants to win. If you're the kind of person who gets energized by a warm lead, can build rapport in 30 seconds, and isn't afraid to ask for the sale, keep reading.

What you'll earn:

$20/hour base — you're covered while you build your book

Commission on every policy you bind — no cap, no ceiling

Realistic path to $50,000–$75,000+ your first full year if you produce

Top performers earn more. Simple as that.

What makes this different:

Our service team handles renewals, endorsements, and billing — so you never get pulled off the phones to babysit a policy change. Your one job is new sales. We give you the leads, the tools, and the training. You bring the drive.

This is NOT the right fit if you:

Prefer processing work over selling

Want a low-accountability, slow-paced environment

Can't handle hearing "no" and trying again

This IS the right fit if you:

Thrive in a fast-moving, high-activity sales environment

Know how to move a hesitant prospect to a decision

Want your paycheck to reflect what you actually produce

Are coachable and hungry to grow

Not yet licensed? We'll sponsor the right candidate through their California P&C and Life & Health licensing. You don't need insurance experience — you need sales instinct and the work ethic to back it up.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits

Hourly Base Salary + Commission

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mon-Fri Schedule

Hands on Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Life Insurance

Leads Provided

Weekly Team Meetings

Appreciation Lunches

Paid Holidays

Friday Jean Day

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

Work & Life Balance

Sales experience preferred — insurance background helpful but not required

Confident, persistent, and comfortable on the phone

Coachable, accountable, and results-focused

California P&C and Life & Health license required to start (we will sponsor the right unlicensed candidate)

Follow up with warm inbound leads and pre-quoted prospects

Make daily outbound follow-up calls to move deals forward

Ask directly for the sale and guide prospects to a decision

Bind Personal Lines, Specialty, and Umbrella policies

Handle objections confidently and set clear next steps

Track activity and results in agency systems

At Andy Cortez Insurance Agency, Inc., we’re reinventing what a local insurance agency can be. Based in Santa Maria, California, our team is passionate about helping clients protect what matters most—while building genuine, lasting relationships in our community. As a Farmers-affiliated agency, we combine the strength of a national brand with the personalized service of a local business. Our clients trust us for more than just auto and home coverage—we also offer life, business, Medicare, notary, and Live Scan services, making us a true one-stop resource for individuals, families, and small businesses across the Central Coast. We’re growing quickly and we’re looking for motivated team members who share our values of integrity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Here, you’ll find a supportive environment, hands-on training, and a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in the insurance and financial-services industry. Join a team that believes in community, connection, and career growth—join Andy Cortez Insurance Agency, Inc.

At Andy Cortez Insurance Agency, Inc., we believe success starts with people — both our clients and our team. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job; you’re building a career with a growing, community-driven agency that values your ideas, effort, and ambition.

We’re passionate about helping our clients protect what matters most — and we bring that same energy to helping our team members reach their professional goals. You’ll have hands-on mentorship, licensing support, and a clear path for advancement across multiple service areas including property & casualty, life, business, Medicare, notary, and Live Scan.

We foster a collaborative, upbeat environment where you’ll be recognized for your achievements and encouraged to keep learning. If you want to grow your career, make a real impact, and be part of a team that’s redefining the local insurance experience, this is the place for you.

Choose Andy Cortez Insurance Agency, Inc. — where your career and your community both thrive.