Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

The Simon Agency State Farm; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with commission

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Clear career advancement paths

Company events and team lunches

Job summary

The Simon Agency State Farm in Russellville, KY is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our insurance team. You will earn base pay with uncapped commissions and have the chance to build a long-term sales career. You will generate new business, set appointments, and manage your sales pipeline while meeting weekly targets.

Training and licensing are provided to help you succeed. If you are competitive, coachable, and motivated by performance, this role offers growth, benefits, and

Qualifications

• Prior sales, retail, or customer-facing experience preferred — insurance training and licensing provided.
• Strong phone presence and clear, confident communication.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with consistent outreach and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through proactive outreach to prospects and existing customers.
• Set appointments and move prospects through the sales process.
• Maintain accurate sales activity and pipeline records in the agency system.
• Meet weekly and monthly outreach and production goals.
• Participate in product training and licensing coursework.

Skills

Sales experience

Phone presence

Clear communication

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Licensing willingness

Education

Insurance training provided

Job description

Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

Position Overview

If you want your income tied to what you produce, this Business Development Representative role with The Simon Agency State Farm in Russellville, KY pairs a base salary with uncapped sales commission. We are looking for someone competitive, coachable, and ready to build a long‑term sales career in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through proactive outreach to prospects and existing customers
• Set appointments and move prospects through the sales process
• Maintain accurate sales activity and pipeline records in the agency system
• Meet weekly and monthly outreach and production goals
• Participate in product training and licensing coursework

You Will Do Well Here If You

• Want your income tied to your results, not just your hours
• Are comfortable starting conversations with people who did not ask you to call
• Keep going after a no — most policies are written on the third or fourth contact

This Probably Is Not Your Role If You

• Prefer a predictable day with no production targets
• Would rather take care of existing customers than go find new ones

Qualifications

• Prior sales, retail, or customer-facing experience preferred — insurance training and licensing provided
• Strong phone presence and clear, confident communication
• Self-motivated and comfortable with consistent outreach and follow‑up
• Willingness to obtain required insurance licenses
• Team-oriented with a positive, coachable attitude

Benefits

• Base salary plus performance‑based commission
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal days)
• Paid company holidays
• Clear career advancement paths
• Company events, contests, and team lunches

Pay range: $40,000-$70,000 per year

This range reflects expected total compensation—including base salary, commissions, and bonuses—when performance goals are met. Base salary varies based on experience and licensing. Commissions are uncapped, and high performers regularly exceed this range.

This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. Qualifications to be employees of a State Farm agent are established by each independent contractor agent. By applying/accepting a position with an independent contractor agent, you are not promised, guaranteed, or given a special preference in the selection process to become an independent contractor agent for the State Farm Insurance Companies. State 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. Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs.