Insurance Sales Representative - Salary + Uncapped Commissions
Location: Portage, MI | In-office
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $30,000 - $36,000 + commissions
Build your sales career with a path toward agency ownership.
At the Nicholas Myers Agency - Farmers Insurance, you’ll earn a base salary plus commissions while developing your skills alongside an experienced Farmers Insurance agency owner. We’re looking for someone who wants to succeed in sales today and work toward building a business of their own.
Whether you have insurance experience or are bringing strong skills from another industry, you’ll receive coaching, licensing support, and hands-on experience helping clients protect what matters most.
What We Offer
- Base Salary + Commissions: Earn a base salary of $30,000 - $36,000 plus performance-based commissions. Estimated year 1 income = $55,000-$85,000+ (dependent on sales performance)
- Licensing Support: We cover your pre-licensing course and study materials and reimburse exam fees after you begin employment.
- Hands-on Mentorship: Receive direct coaching from an experienced agency owner on prospecting, client conversations, closing sales, and agency operations.
- Career Growth: Work toward agency ownership or managerial advancement through a structured development path. Ownership requires meeting applicable production, licensing, financial, and approval requirements.
- Tools and Training: Access quoting systems, product education, and ongoing sales coaching.
- Benefits: Paid Time Off / Uncapped Commissions / Health Insurance Allowance / Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
What You’ll Do
- Build your sales pipeline through outbound calls, consistent follow-up, and referrals.
- Learn about clients’ needs and recommend appropriate insurance coverage.
- Quote and sell auto, home, life, and other insurance products as licensed.
- Work toward clear activity and production goals with regular coaching.
- Build lasting client relationships through responsive service.
- Learn how sales, retention, and daily operations contribute to a successful agency.
What We’re Looking For
- Initiative: You take action, follow through, and can share examples of working toward challenging goals.
- Resilience: You can handle rejection and stay consistent when results take time.
- Coachability: You welcome feedback and put it into practice.
- Communication: You ask thoughtful questions, listen closely, and build trust.
- Interest in Career Advancement: You want to develop the skills to eventually lead a team and manage a business.
- Licensing Readiness: You hold the required insurance licenses or are willing to obtain them before starting employment.
- Insurance experience is welcome but not required. We encourage applicants with experience in sales, banking, hospitality, retail, and other customer-facing roles.
Ready to build your next chapter? Apply with your résumé. We’ll discuss your experience, career goals, and the steps involved in getting started!