About Farmers Insurance Protégé Program

The Farmers Insurance Protégé Program is designed for driven, entrepreneurial individuals who want to build a long-term career in insurance sales with the goal of agency ownership. Protégés work directly with an experienced Farmers Agent Mentor, learning the business from the ground up while developing sales, marketing, and leadership skills.

This role is ideal for competitive, coachable sales professionals who want income growth, structured training, and a defined path toward leadership or agency ownership.

Salary Range: $36,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

Annual Base Salary + Commission

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Evenings Off

Career Growth & Development

• Structured mentorship with an Agent Mentor

• Sales, product, and marketing training through the agency, district office, and University of Farmers

• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility and leadership over time

• Clear pathway for high performers interested in future agency ownership

Qualifications

• Active Texas General Lines Property and Casualty license required

• Ability to obtain Texas General Lines Life, Accident, Health, and HMO license within 45 days of hire

• Prior sales experience preferred, insurance experience a plus

• Strong communication, relationship building, and closing skills

• Competitive, self-motivated, and coachable mindset

• Ability to work a full-time, in-office schedule Monday through Friday

• Must pass a background check, including state, federal, and county criminal history

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus commission on new business

• Agency provided leads

• Comprehensive training and development support

• Monday through Friday schedule

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computr, on telephone, or in meeting

• Ability to communicate clearly & effectively in person, by phone, and in electronic communications

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, phones, and printers

• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally, such as files, a laptop, or marketing materials

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Farmers Insurance and its affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Position Overview

The Insurance Sales Producer Protégé is a full-time, in-office role responsible for selling personal and small commercial insurance products, building client relationships, and meeting new business production goals. This role combines hands-on sales experience with formal training and mentorship through the Farmers system.

Key Responsibilities

• Present, explain, and sell insurance policies based on customer needs and risk profiles

• Prospect and generate new business using agency-provided leads, referrals, and outbound outreach

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consultative selling and follow-up

• Meet or exceed assigned new business and production goals

• Participate in ongoing sales training, coaching, and mentoring

• Maintain accurate client and sales documentation in agency systems

DISCOVER A SMARTER STARTUP!

At Farmers, we believe that one of the greatest powers in this world is the freedom to achieve your own success. That's why we give you the freedom to make the most of your passion and drive - financially, professionally and socially. The Agency Ownership Opportunity is designed to attract entrepreneurs seeking a startup opportunity that offers financial support to help the agency owner build their business. 

As a Farmers® District Manager, I'm ready with guidance and resources that can help you grow your business. I provide personalized support for every career stage ” from business plan development to advanced-level coaching. Add to that the backing of a strong national brand, and you're ready to pursue unlimited professional achievement.