Apertura Futura: Insurance and Financial Services Position - State Farm Agent Team Member

State Farm Independent Contractor Agent PositionAre 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.ResponsibilitiesUse a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing goals.Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.As an Agent Team Member, you will receive...401KSalary plus commission/bonusPaid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)Commission plus bonusValuable experienceGrowth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agencyRequirementsSales experience (outside sales or inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing) preferredSuccessful track record of meeting sales goals/quotas preferredInterest in marketing products and services based on customer needsExcellent communication skills - written, verbal and listeningEnthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreamsPeople-orientedSelf-motivatedAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to multi-taskAbility to make presentations to potential customersAchieve mutually agreed upon marketing goalsExperience in marketingAbility to effectively relate to a customerAbility to explain complex financial issues in understandable termsProperty and Casualty license (must be able to obtain)Life and Health license (must be able to obtain)Selected candidate is expected to remain current in product changes, licensing, technical developments, and continuing educationMust be available to work the following schedule: Mon-Fri/ 8am-5pmReady to Launch Your Career?This busy insurance and financial services office has a passion to make a difference in the lives of others and better the community. We are a growing agency with big dreams and lots of potential. We are an established, growth-oriented agency with a team of highly motivated individuals. We attribute our success to having a fun, energetic environment that is an enjoyable place to work. Our team works 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. Our team is comprised of results-oriented individuals that are serious about their development. We take pride in using our years of valuable experience to mentor individual team members and prepare them for successful careers. If you want to work in an environment that is fun, challenging, and rewarding, then Benee Irwin - State Farm Agent may be the right fit for you! 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. If you are self-motivated, possess an entrepreneurial spirit and have a desire to win and achieve results, please consider joining our team.About Our AgencyOur mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.We help customers with their insurance and financial services needs, including Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Business Insurance, College Planning, Health Insurance, and Renters Insurance.Our office is located in Shreveport.Our office is open 8-5 and weekends by appointment.I have been a State Farm agent since 1985.I am a proud graduate of Louisiana Tech University.We currently have 5 team members at our agency.Apply Now and Let Us Put You on the Path to SuccessState Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents' employees are not employees of State Farm. Agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.