Position Overview
Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products.
Responsibilities
Establish customer relationships and follow up with customers, as needed.
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.
Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.
As an Agent Team Member, you will receive.
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Hiring Bonus up to $1,000
Group Life and Disability Insurance Benefits
401K
Salary plus commission/bonus
Health benefits
Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)
Work Schedule & Location
This position is an in office 34 hour per week position.
Office locations are in Mansfield, CT and Hebron, CT.
The selected candidate will normally work four days per week.
Occasional evening and weekend work is required to meet operational needs and production requirements.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university preferred, consideration is given to equivalent sales/customer service experience, education, and training
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
People-oriented
Organizational skills
Self-motivated
Detail oriented
Proactive in problem solving
Dedicated to customer service
Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows
Pride in getting work done accurately and timely
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
Ability to effectively relate to a customer
Property and Casualty license (must be able to obtain)
Life and Health license (must be able to obtain)
Courses on ethical and customer centered sales practices will be required
Selected candidate is expected to remain current in product changes, licensing, technical developments, and continuing education
If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please complete our application.
We will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process.
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.