Position Overview

Do you have aspirations to run your own business? If so, you may want to consider working in the office of Erwin McGowan - State Farm Agent. As a member of our agency team, you have an opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to be a State Farm Agent. You will build and develop customer relationships within the community to promote State Farm products including auto, home and life insurance. This position will allow you to experience working in an agent's office and to explore the opportunity to become a State Farm agent yourself.

Responsibilities

Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.

Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service. Service can include responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions, and billing clarification.

Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals.

Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.

As an Agent Team Member, you will receive...

Hourly pay plus commission/bonus

Health benefits

Profit sharing

Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)

Flexible hours

Valuable experience

Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my office

Compensation: $30,000-$40,000 +

Requirements

Sales experience (outside sales or inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing) preferred

Interest in marketing products and services based on customer needs

Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening

Self-motivated

Proactive in problem solving

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to assess customer needs and conduct effective interviews

Ability to effectively relate to a customer

Bilingual - Spanish preferred

Property & Casualty license (must be able to obtain)

Life & Health license (must be able to obtain)

Selected candidate is expected to remain current in product changes, licensing, technical developments, and continuing education

Associate's degree or higher preferred

If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please complete our application. We will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process.

This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm.