Life Insurance Agent – State Farm Agent Team Member

Experienced Sales Professional – Life Insurance

A State Farm Agency in Elmira, NY is seeking a motivated, results-driven Part-Time Life Insurance Sales Representative to join its team.

This opportunity is ideal for a professional with sales experience in insurance, financial services, banking, or a related industry where relationship building, consultative selling, and identifying customer needs are essential to success.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in life insurance sales, financial product sales, banking, mortgage sales, or other professional sales environments with transferable skills.

Previous life insurance experience is a plus, but not required. The agency is willing to train the right candidate and will pay for the required Life and Health insurance licensing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established sales professional seeking part-time work, flexible scheduling, and additional earning potential through commissions, appointment bonuses, and team incentives.

Responsibilities

• Sell Life and Health insurance products to new and existing State Farm customers.
• Conduct consultative, needs-based sales conversations to identify appropriate life insurance and financial protection solutions.
• Schedule and conduct customer appointments to generate new business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional insurance products based on customer needs.
• Explain life insurance policy features, benefits, coverage options, and financial protection solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Follow up with leads, prospects, and customers to maximize sales opportunities.
• Generate referrals and develop opportunities for additional business.
• Assist customers with policy questions, changes, and service-related needs.
• Maintain accurate customer records and follow applicable insurance regulations and agency procedures.
• Work toward individual sales goals and contribute to weekly and monthly team objectives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Part-time employment opportunity.
• $19–$22 per hour.
• Additional commission and bonus opportunities.
• Appointment bonuses for generating and conducting sales appointments.
• Opportunities to earn additional income through sales of other insurance products.
• Weekly and monthly team bonuses that can increase earnings by an additional $2–$5 per hour, based on performance.
• Agency-paid Life and Health insurance licensing.
• Retirement plan.
• Valuable insurance sales and financial services experience.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications – What We Are Looking For

Required:

• Professional sales experience in insurance, financial services, banking, or a related field with transferable sales skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Motivated to achieve individual sales goals and contribute to team performance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to obtain required Life and Health insurance licenses.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to ethical sales practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
• Life insurance sales or insurance agency sales.
• Financial services or financial product sales.
• Banking, lending, or mortgage sales.
• Consultative sales or relationship-based sales.
• Business development, account executive, or professional sales roles.
• Other sales environments involving prospecting, appointment setting, customer relationship management, and closing.
• Previous life insurance sales experience and an active Life & Health license are a plus, but not required.

We are willing to train a qualified sales professional who has demonstrated success in a related field and is ready to transition into insurance sales.

Ready to Grow Your Career?

If you are an experienced sales professional who enjoys helping individuals and families protect their financial future, and you are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity with additional earning potential, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your resume today!

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.