Future Opening: Intern - State Farm Agent Team Member

We're Hiring!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.ResponsibilitiesEstablish customer relationships and follow up with customers, as needed.Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.Work with the agent to identify and support local community events in our market.Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.As an Agent Team Member, you will receive...Hourly payFlexible hoursValuable experienceGrowth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agencyRequirementsSales experience (outside sales or inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing) preferredSuccessful track record of meeting sales goals/quotas preferredInterest in marketing products and services based on customer needsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent communication skills - written, verbal and listeningEnthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreamsPeople-orientedOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedProactive in problem solvingDedicated to customer serviceAble to learn computer functionsExperience in a variety of computer applications, particularly WindowsPride in getting work done accurately and timelyAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to multi-taskAbility to make presentations to potential customersAchieve mutually agreed upon marketing goalsBilingual - Spanish preferredProperty and Casualty license (must be able to obtain)If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please complete our application. We will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process.This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents' employees are not employees of State Farm.Compensation: $14.50 - $22.00 per hourAbout Our AgencyOur mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.Our office is located in Chicago Belmont/Oakpark.Additional languages spoken: Spanish and Polish