Telemarketer - State Farm Agent Team Member

Telemarketer for State Farm Agency in Chicago (North Center)Insurance experience and licenses are helpful. However, if you have no insurance experience, no problem! We're looking for energy, personality, ambition, resilience, coachability, the drive to succeed, a person who enjoys helping people, and generating leads.Responsibilities:Make outbound calls to prospective customers to promote State Farm Insurance products and services.Turn cold and warm leads into meaningful conversations.Identify and qualify leads for agents by gathering relevant customer information.Stay informed about the various insurance products and services offered by State Farm.Follow up on leads generated from marketing campaigns or referrals to schedule appointments for agents.Provide initial information to potential customers and answer basic questions about insurance options.Maintain and update a database of prospects and customer interactions.Ensure all communications adhere to State Farm guidelines and compliance standards.Prepare regular reports on call activity, lead generation, and appointment scheduling.Connect with prospective customers through outbound calls and follow-ups.Learn to confidently handle questions and objectionsTrack calls, conversations, appointments, and follow-up activity.Work toward daily and weekly goals while improving your results.Bring energy, personality, and a competitive spirit to the office!Qualifications:Previous telemarketing or sales experience, preferably in the insurance industry.Communication and persuasion skills; proficiency in using CRM software.Basic understanding of insurance products or a willingness to learn.Ability to handle rejection and remain motivated.Organizational skills to manage and track multiple leads.Professional and courteous telephone manner.Focus on achieving targets and contributing to the agency's growth.Office Location: Lincoln/Montrose – North Center -Chicago 60618 / We seek a candidate who are a short commute to our agencyHours: Monday-Friday only - 1:30pm-4:30pm 3-4 days per week (exact schedule TBD)Benefits:Base comp (doe)Bonus incentives based on performanceProfit sharing planPTOOpportunity for advancementTraining & developmentBonus based on performanceHelp getting insurance licensedThis position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. State Farm agents are independent contractors who market State Farm insurance and financial services products. Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hourDo you want a career and not just a job?We are an established, growth-oriented agency with a team of highly motivated individuals. We want to work alongside those who are equally committed to excellence and personal achievement. We take pride in using our years of valuable experience to mentor individual team members and prepare them for successful careers. If you want to make an impact, see immediate success, we could be the place for you! If you're willing to work hard and you expect to get results from yourself and those around you, we want to meet you and talk about the opportunity we have for you.About Our AgencyWe help customers with their insurance and financial services needs, including Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Business Insurance, College Planning, Health Insurance, and Renters Insurance.Our office is located in Chicago, 60618 (North Center).Our office is open Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm.I have been a State Farm agent since 1989.Additional languages spoken: Spanish and CantoneseIf you want a career, not a job, then we encourage you to apply.State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents' employees are not employees of State Farm. Agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.