Location: Greater Chicago Area
Company: Farmers Insurance – Illinois Market
Compensation potential: $225,000 – $300,000+ Year 1 (Base + Commission + Bonuses)
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Launch Your Sales Career with a Clear Path to Agency Leadership
Looking to build a high-income career in sales with long-term growth and leadership potential?
Farmers Insurance District 22 is actively hiring driven, competitive professionals in the Greater Chicago Area for our Insurance Sales Agent Trainee Program to develop into Agency Sales Directors — a fully paid training program designed to develop top-tier sales talent into future agency owners.
No prior insurance experience? No problem.
Many of our top performers come from backgrounds like:
- Current or former Allstate, State Farm, and American Family team members or agencies
- B2B Sales (Tech Sales, Software Sales, etc.)
- Real Estate Brokers & Mortgage Loan Originators
- Automotive Sales
- Hospitality & Restaurant Leadership
- Retail Management
- Former College & Professional Athletes
Why Farmers Insurance? Why Now?
While many companies are downsizing, Farmers is expanding and grabbing market share.
This is your opportunity to align with a Fortune 500 brand that is investing heavily in growth, people, and long-term career development in a recession-resilient industry.
You’ll gain:
- A fully paid, structured training program (expect to earn $7k to $10k per month)
- Mentorship from top-performing agency leaders
- A clear path to agency ownership (less than 6 months)
- The ability to build real equity in your career
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute sales strategies to generate new business
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Educate clients on coverage options (auto, home, life, business)
- Present quotes, close deals, and manage customer accounts
- Participate in ongoing training and mentorship programs
- Work toward individual and team sales targets
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Paid Licensing Support – We cover your licensing costs
- Uncapped Earnings Potential – No ceiling on your income
- Performance-Based Bonuses – Earn more as you produce more
- Ownership Track – Build toward running your own agency
- Proven Training Program – Learn from one of the top districts
- Brokered Product Access – Expand your earning opportunities
Who You Are
You’re a strong fit if you:
- Thrive in a performance-driven sales environment
- Are competitive, coachable, and goal-oriented
- Want income stability + unlimited upside
- Enjoy relationship-building and closing deals
- Are motivated by growth, leadership, and ownership
Not the Right Fit If You:
- Prefer hourly or fixed-income roles
- Dislike outbound calling or sales activity
- Want a slow-paced or low-performance environment
- Are not motivated by commissions or performance metrics
Compensation & Benefits
- $225,000 – $300,000+ Year 1 income potential
- Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
- Uncapped earning potential
- Retirement plan options
- Paid training and licensing
- Career advancement and leadership opportunities
- Monday–Friday schedule (evenings off)
- Ongoing district support and mentorship
Requirements
- No prior insurance experience required (training provided)
- Sales experience preferred (not required for motivated candidates)
- Must obtain Property & Casualty license (paid for by District 22)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
Career Path
This role is designed for long-term growth. Top performers can advance into:
- Senior Producer roles
- Team leadership positions
- Agency ownership opportunities
If you're serious about building a high-income career with long-term upside, apply today and start your path toward ownership with Farmers Insurance District 22.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $225,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
