Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Job Type: fulltime
Company: Kathleen Alexander - State Farm Agency
Salary: $50000.0 - $90000.0 per year
Category: Sales
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The Licensed Insurance Sales Agent role offers a unique opportunity for individuals aiming to build a successful career in the insurance industry. This position is specifically designed for motivated individuals who are passionate about sales, customer service, and long-term career growth. As a Licensed Insurance Sales Agent, you will work alongside experienced professionals, learning the ins and outs of managing an insurance agency while developing essential business leadership skills. This position is ideal for those looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and agency operations, all while setting the foundation for a future leadership role within the insurance sector.
As a Licensed Insurance Sales Agent, you will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, identifying client needs, and recommending appropriate insurance products and services. You will have the opportunity to engage with customers, educate them on various insurance options, and ensure they have the coverage that best meets their needs. Through regular client interactions and a focus on delivering exceptional service, you will help drive agency growth and customer satisfaction. This role will also allow you to gain firsthand experience in marketing, sales strategy, and business development, all within the framework of a supportive team environment.
Throughout your employment, you will benefit from a comprehensive training program designed to enhance your knowledge of property, casualty, life, health, and bank products. You will collaborate closely with the agency leadership to understand business processes, set and achieve sales goals, and adapt your skills to the dynamic world of insurance sales. This experience is invaluable for those considering future advancement, as it provides deep insights into both the operational and strategic aspects of running an insurance agency.
The Licensed Insurance Sales Agent position is a full-time opportunity that not only offers competitive compensation but also the possibility for professional growth and advancement. The role is structured to support your career ambitions, whether you aim to become an expert in insurance sales or aspire to eventually lead your own agency. Working in this capacity in a thriving community provides an excellent environment for personal and professional development while serving the needs of local clients.
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent - Summary- Gain hands-on experience in insurance agency operations and sales
- Work directly with experienced agents to develop leadership and business skills
- Participate in a structured training program covering key insurance products
- Position is designed for individuals seeking long-term career growth in the insurance industry
- Develop leads, schedule appointments, and identify customer needs
- Market appropriate insurance products and services to clients
- Establish and nurture customer relationships through ongoing communication
- Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service, including responding to inquiries about insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions, and billing clarification
- Collaborate with the agent to set and achieve marketing and sales goals
- Utilize a customer-focused, needs-based approach to educate clients on insurance options
- Maintain a strong work ethic and commitment to daily success
- Develop skills necessary for business operations and leadership
- Base salary plus commission and potential bonuses
- 401(k) opportunity
- Valuable industry experience and skill development
- Opportunities for advancement within the agency
- Preferred sales experience (outside sales, inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing)
- Proven track record of meeting sales goals or quotas is advantageous
- Interest in marketing insurance products and services based on customer needs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
- Organizational skills with attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proactive in problem-solving
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
- Presentation skills for engaging potential customers
- Ability to assess customer needs and conduct effective interviews
- Capability to execute detailed business plans and provide thorough activity reports
- Property & Casualty license (or ability to obtain)
- Life & Health license (or ability to obtain)
- Commitment to ongoing learning, product updates, licensing, and technical developments
- People-oriented with a dedication to customer service excellence
- Results-driven and goal-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Detail-oriented and organized in handling tasks and documentation
- Effective communicator and collaborator within a team
- Demonstrates initiative and adaptability in a dynamic business environment
- Interested in long-term career growth and leadership opportunities within the insurance industry
- Comprehensive training includes marketing insurance and bank products, setting sales targets, and understanding agency operations
- This position may require flexibility in working hours to meet business needs
- Legal Disclaimer: 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.
If you are driven to succeed and eager to develop a rewarding career in insurance sales, we encourage you to apply for the Licensed Insurance Sales Agent position by clicking the application button and taking the next step in your professional journey.