Staff Assistant - State Farm Agent Team Member

Position Overview Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products. Responsibilities Establish customer relationships and follow up with customers, as needed. Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service, including responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions, and billing clarification. Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals. Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day. Benefits Group Life Insurance Benefits Hourly pay Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days) Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within the agency Requirements Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and listening Enthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams People-oriented Organizational skills Self-motivated Detail oriented Proactive in problem solving Dedicated to customer service Able to learn computer functions Experience with a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows Pride in getting work done accurately and timely Ability to work in a team environment Ability to multi-task Completion of courses on ethical and customer-centered sales practices is required Selected candidate is expected to remain current in product changes and technical developments Must be available to work the following schedule: 8:45 am – 5:15 pm, Monday – Friday Background investigation verifying a clear criminal history is required as part of the employment process 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr