Mark Townsend - Farmers Insurance

Sales Manager


Job Overview

About Farmers Insurance

At Farmers Insurance, we're more than just the brand behind memorable commercials, we're a dedicated team committed to providing peace of mind through trusted protection and expert guidance. We support our customers during life's most important moments with compassion, clarity, and care. Our performance-driven culture values accountability, resilience, and continuous improvement. We embrace every challenge as an opportunity to grow, both as individuals and as a company. As a recognized equal opportunity employer, we are proud to support a diverse and inclusive workforce, offering comprehensive benefits, community involvement initiatives, and a deeply rooted culture of service.

Job Description

Are you ambitious, entrepreneurial, and eager to grow professionally? Join us as a Sales Manager and begin a rewarding career path that can lead to growth opportunities, such as owning and operating your own Farmers Insurance agency. This role is ideal for motivated self-starters who are passionate about building relationships, solving problems, and helping clients protect what matters most. You'll gain hands-on experience in sales, business development, and client service, supported every step of the way by our award-winning training and mentorship program.

This isn't just a job, it's a long-term opportunity to develop a meaningful career with real potential for independence, leadership, and success.

Why Farmers?

  • Award-winning training and ongoing mentorship
  • Clear path to agency ownership
  • Competitive compensation potential
  • Inclusive, supportive team culture
  • Meaningful impact on clients and communities

Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Requirements
  • Prior insurance or sales experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Active Property & Casualty and Life, Accident & Health Licenses are required at time of hire (we'll help you get them!)
  • Strong background in client-facing roles is highly encouraged.
  • Must demonstrate reliability, integrity, and a strong ethical foundation.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
  • Highly self-motivated with a goal-oriented mindset.
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients by offering tailored support and guidance.
  • Customize insurance solutions to meet individual needs, goals, and lifestyles.
  • Explain insurance products and coverages in a clear, approachable manner.
  • Generate new business through proactive outreach, including cold and warm calling.
  • Identify, qualify, and convert leads into long-term customers.
  • Perform comprehensive policy reviews to ensure optimal coverage.
  • Collaborate with team members to share insights and strategies for success.
  • Participate in ongoing training to enhance product knowledge and professional skills.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
  • Adapt quickly to meet evolving customer needs and business goals.

Remote Type: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Insurance Sales
Location: Pinconning,MI,48650,US

About Us

As a Agency Owner for Farmers Insurance, everything we do is guided by our vision and goals. These shared beliefs give us a clear sense of purpose: to support and empower the Farmers agency owners in our District. We're always looking for driven individuals interested in becoming agency owners, producers, or agency staff—and we provide all the necessary training to help you succeed. I believe that when we stay aligned with our vision and commit to our goals, success naturally follows. Learn more about what it means to join my District and the Farmers family today.

Why Join Us

Our district staff is dedicated to equipping all agencies with the necessary tools and fostering a collaborative network to facilitate the exchange of business plan ideas.

We are proud of the strong community we have built and invite you to join us in furthering its growth and success.

If you are a talented individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, I will work with you as your business coach to help you set your goals, and help you along your agency ownership journey. I serve in this capacity for other agency owners and help support and coach them as they build customized business plans. I understand that starting your own business can be intimidating. Farmers® and I have tools and resources to help you grow your business, including award-winning training at the University of Farmers®, financial support options and a nationally recognized brand.

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