Sales Manager Trainee

State Farm Insurance

Position Overview: If you enjoy talking to people, are driven to achieve, have a passion for being the best in a fast paced work environment and some day aspire to run your own business but don’t feel ready to jump right in yet, this opportunity may be for you. The position is designed to give “on the job training” while working with a full time mentor in the agent’s office to build and cultivate customer relationships. You will be working to develop leads, solicit, consult and bind coverage to help customers manage their unique insurance and financial needs and while learning the logistics of managing a business and developing your skills and experience. Responsibilities: • Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services. • 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. • Adaption of skills necessary to operate a business. • As an Agent Team Member, you will receive... Salary plus commission/bonus Requirements: • Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening • Organizational skills • Self-motivated • Proactive in problem solving • Pride in getting work done accurately and timely • Ability to conduct interviews in the office and in customer's home or business • Property & Casualty license (must be able to obtain) • Life & Health license (must be able to obtain) • My Training Program Includes • Learning to market property/casualty, life, health, bank and mutual fund products • Setting sales and growth goals • Working closely with the agent to gain an understanding of the agent’s role and office logistics 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. State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm Insurance Companies. This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies.

• Career minded individual looking for personal and professional growth.
• Outstanding communication skills both verbal & written
• Able to prioritize and work independently
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow up on tasks
• Good sales/communication skills
• Ability to build professional working relationships with retail staff
• Training experience
• Leadership abilities
• Proven track record of reliability
• Willingness to travel and work in multiple markets
• Work effectively under pressure and maintain a positive attitude

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.