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Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Location: WEATHERFORD, TX
Job Type: fulltime
Company: Craig Bagley - State Farm Agency
Salary: $40000.0 - $95000.0 per year
Category: Sales
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can develop valuable business leadership skills, gain deep industry knowledge, and build a foundation for future growth in the insurance sector? As a Licensed Insurance Sales Agent, you will have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced agency team, learn the intricacies of running an insurance business, and play a key role in helping clients protect what matters most to them. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management, equipping you with the tools needed to thrive in the competitive insurance industry and potentially advance towards agency ownership.
As a Licensed Insurance Sales Agent, you will be immersed in a dynamic environment where professional growth and skill development are at the forefront. You will assist customers in identifying their insurance needs, present appropriate coverage options, and build strong, lasting relationships. The mentorship and training you receive will prepare you for a variety of challenges and open doors to future career opportunities, including leadership positions within an agency setting.
Working in this role allows you to develop a comprehensive understanding of insurance products, regulatory requirements, and effective sales strategies. You will be empowered to take initiative, set and achieve marketing goals, and adapt your skills to meet the evolving needs of clients. With a focus on customer-centric service and continuous improvement, you will contribute to the agency’s success while advancing your own professional journey.
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent - Summary
- Full-time position focused on insurance sales, customer service, and business development
- Mentorship and training provided by experienced insurance professionals
- Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills
- Exposure to the daily operations of a successful insurance agency
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and cultivate leads, schedule client appointments, and identify customer insurance needs
- Market a broad range of insurance products and services, including property, casualty, life, and health insurance
- Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, providing follow-up as necessary
- Deliver prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service, including responding to inquiries on coverage, policy changes, claims, and billing
- Collaborate with agency team members to set and achieve marketing and sales goals
- Utilize a needs-based approach to educate customers on insurance options and recommend suitable coverages
- Maintain a strong work ethic and demonstrate commitment to success in daily activities
- Adapt and build business management skills by learning agency operations
Salary & Benefits
- Base salary plus commission and/or bonus opportunities
- 401k plan available
- Valuable hands-on experience in the insurance industry
- Growth potential and opportunities for advancement within the agency
Qualifications & Requirements
- Prior sales experience preferred (outside sales, inside sales, retail sales, or telemarketing)
- Proven ability to achieve sales goals and quotas preferred
- Interest in marketing insurance products based on individual customer needs
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and listening skills
- Organizational, self-motivation, and detail-orientation skills
- Strong customer service orientation and proactive problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Presentation skills for engaging potential customers
- Willingness to achieve mutually agreed upon marketing goals and provide thorough activity reports
- Ability to assess customer needs, conduct effective interviews, and relate well to clients
- Capability to execute detailed business plans
- Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance licenses (or willingness to obtain as required)
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of product changes, licensing requirements, and ongoing education
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours as needed
Ideal Candidate Snapshot
- Motivated to succeed and eager to learn
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Embraces a customer-focused, needs-based approach
- Adaptable and open to ongoing training and professional development
- Interested in long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within the insurance industry
Other Relevant Information
- Includes a comprehensive training program covering property, casualty, life, health, and banking product marketing
- Enables goal-setting for sales and agency growth
- Offers close collaboration with agency leadership to gain insights into the agency’s operations
- Provides a pathway for advancement, including the potential for agency ownership
- Encourages candidates to apply if they see themselves thriving in a dynamic insurance sales environment
State 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.
Take the next step in your career—apply now to become a Licensed Insurance Sales Agent and make a positive impact on your future and the lives of those you serve. Click the application button to get started!