Farmers Insurance is hiring an Agency Development Specialist to support and administer our centralized agency development processes. In this role, you will be a key point of contact, explaining eligibility, verifying documents, managing packet submissions, and handling administrative onboarding tasks to help new agents get started.
What You'll Do
- Support and administer agency development processes, including packet submissions, document validation, and system access requests.
- Work daily with candidates, field leaders, and business partners to execute assigned processes via various contact methods.
- Maintain up-to-date records of activity, interactions, and candidate statuses using approved systems.
- Report any system, process, or data issues in a timely manner.
- Utilize tracking systems to monitor and record activities.
- Assist your people leader with general duties, such as developing reports, presentations, and communications.
- Provide updates on trends, results, and tactics through presentations, spreadsheets, and other means.
- Actively participate in and support assigned projects, initiatives, and training opportunities.
- Collaborate with peers to research, identify, and implement process enhancements for greater efficiency.
- Provide relevant feedback and best practices on processes, programs, vendors, and systems.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues.
- Assist your people leader with training and developing peers.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant programs and processes.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Three years of experience in sales, recruiting, project management, and/or agency or customer-facing positions.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in business or a related field.
- Experience in recruiting, distribution models, and/or the insurance industry.
- Experience onboarding and working with new agents.
Team & Environment
You will work closely with candidates, field leaders, and business partners as part of a collaborative team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Typical salary range is $80,000-$90,000, with flexibility for high-cost locations and experience.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position. Locations include: US - RI, US - KY, US - MA, US - ME, US - NH, US - NY, US - PA, US - VA, US - VT, US - WV.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
