Looking for a career change? Want to work in an office environment and have your weekends to spend with family and friends?
Preferred candidates will have a valid Oregon insurance producer license.
If you have no insurance experience but feel you are a good candidate we are willing to train the right person.
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.
Desired qualities include:
Ethical and Honest
Must have applicable license or must obtain applicable licensing requirements.
Successful track record of meeting sales goals/quotas preferred
Interest in marketing products and services based on customer needs
Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
Excellent interpersonal skills
People-oriented
Organizational skills
Self-motivated
Detail oriented
Proactive in problem solving
Dedicated to customer service
Able to learn computer functions
Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows
Pride in getting work done accurately and timely
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
Ability to make presentations to potential clients
Ability to assess client needs and conduct effective interviews
Ability to effectively relate to a client
Enthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams
Selected candidate is expected to remain current in product changes, licensing, technical developments, and continuing education
Responsibilities:
Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.
Establish customer relationships and follow up with customers, as needed.
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.
Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.
Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.
As an agent team member, you will receive:
Hourly pay plus commission/bonus
