Office Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

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ROLE DESCRIPTION:

As a Customer Service Representative I with Cothran Carroll State Farm, you will generate the kind of exceptional client experiences that reinforce the growth of a successful insurance agency. Your attention to detail, customer service skills, and desire to help people make you an ideal fit. You will enhance your career while resolving customer inquiries, coordinating with other agency team members, and anticipating the needs of the community members you support.


We look forward to connecting with you if you are the ideal customer-focused and empathetic team member we are searching for. We anticipate internal growth opportunities for especially driven and sales-minded candidates.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service. Service can include responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions and billing clarification.
• Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options and identify potential gaps in insurance.
• Use exception communication to efficiently meet the needs of customers while promoting the development of our business.
• Drive the growth of our office Google reviews.
• Use an educational approach when talking to customers about their coverages and potential gaps in insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual Spanish - Required
• Customer service mindset with genuine empathy and patience
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to explain insurance concepts clearly
• Strong listening skills and a needs-based approach to identify gaps and next steps
• Proactive problem-solving and sound judgment while handling customer requests
• Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately process policy, billing, and claim-related information
• Ability to multitask and manage a high volume of calls/emails while staying organized
• Comfort using technology (phone systems, email, CRM/agency management systems, and quoting/policy tools)
• Team-oriented mindset; able to collaborate effectively with agency teammates and share accurate updates
• Professional, positive attitude and reliability in following processes and service standards
• Commitment to continuous learning (insurance products, agency systems, and compliance)

PREFERRED:

• Property & Casualty (P&C) license (or willingness to obtain)
• Life, Health & Accident (LHA) license (or willingness to obtain)
  • Must obtain/maintain required licensing per state requirements (training provided)
• Experience in customer service, insurance, or call center roles
• Familiarity with claims processes and/or basic insurance terminology
• Demonstrated success with sales support activities (cross-selling, appointment setting, quoting, follow-up)

BENEFITS:

• Hourly pay plus commission/bonus
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within our office
• Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)
• Valuable career-building experience

Compensation: $20.00 per hour


We're Hiring!

We are a growing agency with big dreams and lots of potential. Our team works hard to reach our goals together as a team and have fun while we are doing it! We take pride in using our years of valuable experience to mentor individual team members and prepare them for successful careers. 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. Come work with an energetic, fun team at Phillip Cothran - State Farm Agent!
About Our Agency

• Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.
• Our office is located in Fontana.
• I have been a State Farm agent since 1989.
• We currently have 9 team members at our agency.
• Our agency has received awards including: President's Club, Ambassador Travel, Legion of Honor, and Bronze Tablet
• Additional languages spoken: Spanish

We look forward to speaking with you!

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