Agent in Training - Farmers Insurance

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.