Insurance Sales Representative
Location: Plantation, FL
Job Type: fulltime
Company: State Farm Agency - Plantation, FL
Salary: $40000.0 - $65000.0 per year
Category: Business Development
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Insurance Sales Representative Job OverviewAs an Insurance Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to develop essential skills for a future in the insurance industry. In this full-time role, you will engage in a comprehensive training program designed to enhance your business leadership, sales, and marketing abilities. Working closely with an experienced State Farm agent, you will gain firsthand insight into agency operations, while building a strong foundation in property, casualty, life, health, and banking products. This position offers a valuable stepping stone for those interested in pursuing a long-term career in insurance sales or agency management.
Key Responsibilities- Develop leads, schedule appointments, and identify customer needs to market appropriate insurance products and services.
- Establish and maintain strong customer relationships, providing ongoing support and follow-up as needed.
- Deliver prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Educate clients on insurance options using a customer-focused, needs-based review process.
- Set and pursue sales and growth goals in alignment with agency objectives.
- Work closely with the agent to understand office logistics and the overall agent role within the State Farm framework.
- Adapt and develop skills necessary for successful business operations.
- Maintain a strong work ethic and demonstrate a commitment to daily success.
- Interest in marketing insurance products and services based on customer needs.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Organizational abilities with a strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and proactive in problem-solving.
- Dedication to providing outstanding customer service.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Effective multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Confidence in making presentations to prospective clients.
- Capacity to achieve mutually agreed upon marketing goals.
- Ability to provide timely and thorough activity reports to the agent.
- Competence in assessing customer needs and conducting effective interviews.
- Ability to relate to customers and execute detailed business plans.
- Property & Casualty license (must be able to obtain).
- Life & Health license (must be able to obtain).
- Commitment to staying current with product changes, licensing requirements, technical advancements, and continuing education.
- Willingness to work irregular hours as needed.
- Base pay with commission and bonus opportunities.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Group life insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Valuable industry experience and preparation for future career advancement.
This Insurance Sales Representative position offers outstanding preparation for individuals aspiring to become a State Farm agent or advance within the insurance field. The hands-on training and mentorship provided will help you understand what it takes to run a successful insurance agency, laying the groundwork for future leadership opportunities.
About Working HereWorking as an Insurance Sales Representative in this area provides access to a supportive community and a dynamic business environment. You'll join a professional team committed to delivering high-quality customer service and helping clients make informed insurance decisions.
Legal DisclaimerState Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm Insurance Companies. This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. State Farm agents control which licensing requirements and training programs are offered or must be successfully completed by their employees. By accepting employment with a State Farm agent and/or successfully completing any licensing or training programs required by a State Farm agent, you are not guaranteed, promised or given any form of selection preference, should you choose to leave the agent’s employment and pursue the opportunity of becoming an independent contractor agent for State Farm Insurance Companies. If you choose to pursue an agency opportunity, you will need to apply and go through the regular State Farm Insurance Companies’ agent selection process.