Farmers Insurance Is Seeking Agency Managers

  Looking for a career and not just a job?  Tired of being laid off, under-employed, and underpaid?  Come join our team as a Farmers Professional Agency Manager. Build your own business in the Phoenix Metro Area with a company that has unique advantages for both the agent and the customer. Our agents are entrepreneurs, able to control their own futures with top-notch support from Farmers.  You’ll learn the business from the ground up, be challenged and work hard – but the rewards will make it worthwhile.  If you’re great with people, a hard worker, self-motivated, a quick learner and want a sales career in the insurance and financial services industry, this could be the career opportunity for you! Position Description:The Agency Manager is responsible for sales and marketing of insurance products and customer service to new and existing clients.  Our successful candidate is a team player with basic sales and customer service experience, excellent communication skills, a penchant for detail and organization, and a knack for multi-tasking, juggling priorities, and problem solving.  With the right skills and talents, you’ll build a successful future for yourself by helping your customers protect their assets and achieve their financial goals. Responsibilities: Solicit and retain quality, profitable business for Farmers Insurance Group of Companies and your agency Prospecting by phone, referrals, networking, and community events Underwrite, rate, and properly place new and additional personal and commercial lines policies Sell a wide array of financial services products Service new and existing clients Maintain timely and accurate client records, keep updated at all times and generate reports as required by District Manager or Staff Skills/Qualifications: A desire to provide a valuable service to the community Exceptional people skills Ability to communicate effectively Superior level of professionalism Highly organized and detail oriented Ability to multi-task on a consistent basis Strong problem solving skills Ability to network and take initiative Strong work ethic with a positive “can do” attitude General proficiency with MS Office and Internet College Degree OR equivalent business experience Stable employment and credit history (no bankruptcies in last 3 years) Previous sales experience helpful, but not required (excellent training provided) Fluent bi-lingual skills a plus Compensation:We pay top commissions with a lucrative two-year income subsidy after training period.  Successful candidate will have first year income of  $50,000 - $60,000 growing to $100,000 + within 3 – 5 years.  The income opportunity is unlimited.  In 2006, the top 2500 Farmers Agency Managers earned an average of over $500,000 and the top 500 Farmers Agency Managers earned an average of $1,000,000. How to Respond:If you qualify, please send your current resume to us via e-mail at: heather.lcreed@farmersagency.com or fax to: (602) 938-1821, Attn: Heather Buss.  Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately for a confidential interview. Location: Glendale, AZ 85306 Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Career Level:Experienced (Non-Manager) contact: Farmers Insurance Group Phone: (602) 606-0119