Customer Service & Sales Representative

Are you ready to replace your job with a professional career? GROW with FARMERS! The Farmers Insurance - Cody Strickland agency in Astoria is currently seeking a detail oriented, self-motivated individual, with effective time management, and a positive attitude to join our team. As a Customer Service & Sales Representative, you will provide exceptional customer service to our current clients and new prospects, as well as work to support agency growth through new business generation. We are an established agency in Astoria and we are looking for someone that is passionate about serving their community helping people protect what matters to them. This could be the start of long-term, fulfilling career with leadership growth in an extremely stable industry! This is not a remote position and will be inside my agency in Astoria, OR. Candidates must have customer service and/or sales experience in professional office or in a retail setting. Need to have the ability to work in a team environment, and an excellent professional telephone presence. Must be able to pass state insurance license exam in a window of time after starting and meet continuing education requirements (We will help you with this). Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour Hourly Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities Flexible Schedule Hands on Training Mon-Fri Schedule Evenings Off Paid Time Off (PTO) Requirements Strong desire to build a long term professional career Minimum one (1) year of customer service and/or sales experience in a professional office setting or retail environment is required. Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) and multiple computer platforms (Windows, Google, etc.) is required Bilingual: English and Spanish is highly preferred Previous insurance, real estate, hospitality or banking industry experience highly preferred. Responsibilities Handle all incoming calls from clients and potential customers. Thoroughly understand and follow all underwriting, rating and compliance requirements. Prospecting and generating new businessthrough leads & referral sources. Maintain client relationships with follow up phone calls. Schedule appointments for Agent to meet prospective customers. Remote Type: No Job Type: Full-Time Job Category: Customer Service Representative Location: Astoria,OR,97103,US About Us FarmersInsurance District Office in Tualatin is seeking sales leaders and management professionals who arelooking to build on their experience and establish ownership in theircommunities. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you the abilityto be in business for yourself, but with substantial structural and financialsupport, we encourage you to have a conversation with us about our retailagency ownership program. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-reliant, provenleaders, who are ready to advance into ownership and solidify their career ininsurance and financial services. Phone* This phone number may be used by the hiring team to keep you informed about the application process. Resume Browse Supported Files: doc, docx, pdf, txt, odt Are you authorized to work in the United States?* Yes No Do you have a valid driver's license?* Yes No Do you currently hold any insurance licenses or certifications? If so, please provide details* Are you comfortable working in a base plus commission environment?* Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr The Juris Agency