Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Location: Plantation, FL
Job Type: fulltime
Company: Peter Weidinger - State Farm Agency
Salary: $46000.0 - $68000.0 per year
Category: Insurance
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Licensed Insurance Sales Agent Job OverviewThe Licensed Insurance Sales Agent role offers a unique opportunity for individuals who aspire to develop their skills in sales, marketing, and agency operations within the insurance industry. As a full-time Licensed Insurance Sales Agent, you will be mentored by an experienced State Farm agent, gaining essential business leadership knowledge and practical experience in managing an insurance agency. This position provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing a long-term career as an insurance agent or agency owner.
Responsibilities- Develop leads, schedule client appointments, and identify customer insurance needs.
- Market and promote a range of insurance products and services, including property, casualty, life, and health policies.
- Establish and maintain customer relationships, providing prompt and accurate service in response to inquiries related to policy options, coverage eligibility, policy changes, claims, and billing.
- Collaborate with the supervising agent to set and achieve sales and marketing goals.
- Utilize a customer-focused approach to educate clients on available insurance solutions tailored to their unique needs.
- Adapt and refine business operation skills, preparing for potential future leadership opportunities within the insurance sector.
- Demonstrate dedication to high-quality service and a strong work ethic, ensuring consistent achievement of daily and long-term objectives.
- Prior sales experience, including roles in outside sales, inside sales, retail sales, or telemarketing, is preferred.
- A proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task efficiently.
- Self-motivated and proactive in problem-solving and customer service.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience in making presentations to prospective customers and conducting effective needs-based interviews.
- Capability to execute detailed business plans and provide timely activity reports.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, remaining current on product updates, licensing requirements, technical advancements, and continuing education.
- Must either possess or be able to obtain a Property & Casualty license and a Life & Health insurance license, as required by the state.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed to meet customer and business needs.
- Comprehensive training in marketing and selling property/casualty, life, health, and banking products.
- Goal-setting and growth planning in collaboration with the agency team.
- Hands-on experience working closely with the supervising agent to understand agency operations and logistics.
This full-time Licensed Insurance Sales Agent position offers valuable industry experience, growth potential, and opportunities for career advancement within the insurance sector. The role serves as a pathway for those interested in eventually managing their own insurance agency or pursuing independent contractor opportunities.
Additional InformationState 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.