Business Development Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member

Derek Carlton; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Derekcarlton in Louisville, KY, is seeking Agent Aspirants to train for future State Farm Agency ownership. This intensive program focuses on sales, service, and developing business leaders through rigorous training.

Participants will learn critical skills across a 4-year commitment, covering everything from sales mastery to advanced leadership training. Strong communication and business acumen are essential for success, along with a commitment to building a community-focused business.

Exclusive mentorship, bonuses, and networking with industry leaders will provide a direct path to achieving limitless potential as an agency owner.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a 4-year career development.
• Desire to build a business and serve the community.
• Fiercely competitive and coachable.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 4-year gauntlet to become a State Farm Agency Owner.
• Develop professional communication and leadership skills.
• Network with established Agency Owners.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Leadership

Business acumen

Growth mindset

Education

Active Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses

Advanced financial certifications (CHFC, SIE, Series 6, 63, 65)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Agent Aspirant – Potential Future State Farm Agency Owner

Most People Can’t Do This.

This isn’t a job — it’s a four‑year gauntlet designed to forge the next generation of elite State Farm Agency Owners.

You’ll be drinking from a fire hose — long days, late nights, early mornings, and constant growth. It will challenge your discipline, your mindset, and your limits.

Most people won’t make it through.

But those who do earn the right to build and own their own multi‑million‑dollar State Farm Agency, with unlimited earning potential, growth potential, and the opportunity to create a financial legacy for their family.

At Derek Carlton State Farm, we don’t just train salespeople — we develop business leaders.

The 4‑Year Gauntlet

Months 1–6: Foundation Phase

• Master the fundamentals of sales, service, and customer experience
• Build habits, systems, and strong business acumen that separate top performers
• Develop professional communication, accountability, and leadership readiness
• After your first six months of proven success, you’ll be enrolled in the Kentucky Agent Aspirant Program
• At that point, you’ll sign a contract for your Agency Appointment Bonus, to be paid upon agency launch

Years 1–2: Sales & Service Mastery

• Exceed aggressive sales and retention goals
• Learn how to balance growth, service, and leadership
• Participate in advanced training and shadowing with other high‑performing State Farm agents

Years 3–4: Leadership & Agency Development

• Learn advanced marketing, recruiting, hiring, training, and budgeting
• Build and execute business plans and lead projects
• Gain exposure to the Sales Leader team (those who make future agent selections) and State Farm leadership across Kentucky and Indiana
• Network with other Agent Aspirants and established Agency Owners to prepare for your own launch

Who Thrives Here

• Fiercely competitive and coachable
• Relentlessly driven by growth, purpose, and results
• Comfortable working long hours and learning fast
• Natural leadership instincts with growing business acumen
• Integrity‑first mindset — you Do What’s Right
• Relentless learner — you Continuously Learn
• You Compete to Win
• You Have Fun even when the pressure’s on

What You’ll Gain

• Base pay + commission + bonuses throughout your 4‑year development program
• All advanced financial licensing paid for (CHFC, SIE, Series 6, 63, and 65)
• Exclusive leadership, networking, and business training
• Agency Appointment Bonus contract signed at Agent Aspirant enrollment (bonus paid upon agency launch)
• Mentorship and direct access to Sales Leaders, State Farm leadership, and top‑performing Agents
• A direct, proven path to becoming a State Farm Agency Owner

Requirements

• Active Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses (required before start)
• Commitment to completing advanced financial certifications (CHFC, SIE, Series 6, 63, 65 – paid for by agency)
• 4‑year career development commitment
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and business acumen
• Desire to build a business, lead a team, and serve your community

Our Core Values

• Do What’s Right
• Compete to Win
• Continuously Learn
• Have Fun

These aren’t slogans — they’re non‑negotiables. If you’re looking for easy, this isn’t it. This is drinking from a fire hose — long hours, steep learning curves, and constant growth.

But if you’re ready to prove you can do what most can’t — and become a business owner with limitless potential — apply today.