Insurance Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

State Farm Insurance Agent in Jackson, TN is seeking outgoing and customer-focused individuals who enjoy working in sales with the public.

This position will promote and sell insurance and financial services. THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL INSURANCE SALES POSITION. We work hard to reach our goals together as a team and have fun while we are doing it! We want to work alongside those who are equally committed to excellence and personal achievement.

Why Work Here

• Unlimited earning potential -- aggressive commission
• Build a long-term, stable career
• Provide a truly valuable service to other people
• State Farm is the #1 auto, home insurer, and life insurer
• State Farm ranks is top-ranked in customer satisfaction
• Benefit package includes access to supplemental medical (vision, etc.)

In This Position, You Will

• Sell insurance and financial services for the industry leader (State Farm is a Fortune 50 company)
• Receive extensive training on the insurance business and sales strategy mentoring
• Learn how to run a successful agency
• Pursue the MANY leads the Agency provides and actively prospect for new customers through relationship building, community-based and personal networking, and other marketing activities
• Opportunity to participate in on-site prospecting activities at community and employer events
• Work in a modern, friendly & professional sales environment

Requirements

• Self-confidence; perseverance; strong work ethic -- remain positive and maintain progress towards a goal in spite of obstacles and adversity
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
• Proven ability to network and build rapport
• Negotiation and closing skills
• Solid sales, communication and computer skills
• A strong sense of honesty and integrity
• Pride in getting work done accurately and timely
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Sales experience or knowledge of insurance, financial services or banking products helpful but not required
• Ability to effectively relate to a customer
• Ability to multi-task
• Property & Casualty license (must be able to obtain)
• Life & Health license (must be able to obtain)

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay :

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

License/Certification :

• Property & Casualty License (Preferred)
• Life & Health Insurance License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Agent Aspirant preferred. Agent aspirants are agent’s team members who are seeking development to become competitive for future job opportunities or roles. While many agent aspirants strive to one day run their own insurance agency, others may want development for additional responsibilities or opportunities within their current agent’s office.

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.

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