Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

Join Our Team at Josh London State Farm!Do you enjoy meeting new people, building relationships, and the challenge of making a sale? Are you motivated by goals and looking for an opportunity where your hard work and results make a difference? Josh London State Farm is looking for an outgoing, motivated individual to join our team in Leland, NC. We've been helping individuals and families in the Leland and Wilmington area with their insurance needs since 2011, and we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us. This is a full-time, in-office sales position focused on bringing new customers into our agency while continuing to provide the great service our existing customers expect.Role DescriptionAs an Account Representative, your primary responsibility will be helping our agency grow by connecting with prospective customers, understanding their insurance needs, and helping them find the right coverage. You'll work with incoming inquiries, agency-provided leads, referrals, and follow-up opportunities to develop new business. Success in this role requires someone who enjoys talking with people, takes initiative, and is comfortable asking for the sale. While sales will be your primary focus, everyone on our team plays a role in taking care of our customers. We believe building a lasting relationship is just as important as making the initial sale.ResponsibilitiesRespond to incoming sales inquiries and connect with prospective customers.Follow up with leads, previous quotes, referrals, and other sales opportunities through outbound calls and communication.Build relationships with prospective customers, identify their needs, and recommend appropriate insurance products.Present and explain auto, home, life, and other insurance options.Develop leads, schedule appointments, and consistently follow up with prospects.Identify opportunities to help existing customers with additional insurance needs.Meet individual sales goals and contribute to the agency's overall growth.Assist customers with policy questions, changes, and service needs as appropriate.Work closely with our team to deliver a positive customer experience.QualificationsPrevious sales experience preferred, particularly in a role involving relationship building and meeting sales goals.Insurance experience is not required. We're willing to train the right person.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable being accountable for results.Confident making outbound calls, following up with prospects, and asking for the sale.Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and openness to coaching.Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.Property & Casualty insurance license or willingness to obtain one.What We OfferBase salary plus commissions and performance-based bonuses.401kAccess to Direct Primary CareTraining and ongoing professional development.Opportunities for professional growth within an established agency.A supportive, team-oriented work environment.Full-time, Monday through Friday, in-office schedule.Sound like a good fit? If you enjoy working with people, like the challenge of sales, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in what they do, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to learn more about joining Josh London State Farm. This position is with an independent contractor State Farm agent, not State Farm Insurance Companies. Employees of State Farm agents are not employees of State Farm Insurance Companies.Our team's mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. We are located in Leland, NC and help customers with their insurance and financial services needs, including:Auto insuranceHome insuranceLife insuranceRetirement planningState 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.