Agent in Training | Farmers Insurance | Gary Mellinger Agency
Thousand Oaks, CA
Turn Your Sales Experience Into a Career with Long-Term Potential
You already know how to connect with people, work toward goals, and earn someone's business. Now you may be looking for an opportunity where those skills can lead to something bigger.
The Gary Mellinger Agency is looking for a motivated, sales-driven Agent in Training to join our team in Thousand Oaks. This position offers the opportunity to build your insurance expertise, grow your income through performance, and develop skills that can open the door to long-term advancement within Farmers Insurance.
You do not need previous insurance experience to apply. However, previous sales experience or a demonstrated history of achieving performance goals is required.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a hands-on sales role where you'll work directly with individuals, families, and businesses to understand their needs and help them make informed decisions about their insurance coverage.
You'll be responsible for:
Connecting with prospective clients through leads, referrals, networking, and outbound outreach
Asking questions to understand each client's situation, priorities, and coverage needs
Preparing quotes and recommending insurance solutions based on those needs
Selling Auto, Home, Life, Commercial, and additional insurance products
Identifying cross-selling opportunities with new and existing clients
Following up consistently with prospects throughout the sales process
Building long-term client relationships through regular communication and policy reviews
Managing leads, follow-ups, and sales activity using CRM tools
Working toward individual production goals while contributing to overall agency growth
What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who know how to sell but are also willing to keep learning.
Successful candidates will bring:
Previous sales experience or a demonstrated track record of meeting performance goals
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence starting conversations and speaking with prospective clients
Experience handling objections and asking for the sale
Motivation to work toward measurable goals
Resilience when faced with rejection
A coachable attitude and willingness to improve
Strong organization and consistent follow-through
Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health license preferred, or willingness to obtain
Bilingual abilities are a plus
What You Can Expect From Us
Starting in a new industry shouldn't mean starting from scratch. You'll have access to training, mentorship, and resources designed to help you translate your existing sales ability into insurance.
The opportunity includes:
Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
Performance-based bonuses and incentives
Paid training and continued professional development
Hands-on coaching and mentorship
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible scheduling options based on agency needs
Potential health insurance support depending on agency offerings
Opportunities to grow into greater responsibility and leadership
A potential path toward future agency ownership
The tools, training, and resources available through Farmers Insurance
Where Can This Opportunity Take You?
For the right person, this role can be much more than your next sales position.
You'll have the opportunity to develop your insurance knowledge, strengthen your sales skills, build relationships within the community, and learn how a successful insurance agency operates.
If your long-term goals include leadership or business ownership, there are opportunities within Farmers to continue developing beyond the producer role and potentially work toward owning an agency of your own.
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you have sales experience, enjoy working with people, and want an opportunity where your performance can lead to greater income and career growth, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about joining the Gary Mellinger Agency as an Agent in Training in Thousand Oaks, CA.
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