Director of Operations - State Farm Agent Team Member

State Farm; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryan Goolsby Agency, a State Farm agent in Hoover, AL, is seeking a Director of Operations to run the day-to-day, tighten processes, and keep the agency compliant while delivering fast, accurate help to clients.

You will lead the team, drive production rhythm, service standards, and implement strategic initiatives with accountability and integrity.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in business or office management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to obtain state insurance licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and guide team workflow.
• Oversee administrative and compliance procedures.
• Track progress toward established business objectives.
• Collaborate with the agent to implement strategic initiatives.
• Promote a positive and customer-focused environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Insurance licenses

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Paid time off

You May Be a Great Fit as a Director of Operations at Ryan Goolsby - State Farm Agent if:

• You’re the person people call first when life goes sideways - calm, steady, and ready to help.


• You genuinely care about your community and are dedicated to providing excellent service that makes a positive impact on the people around you.


• You’re detail-oriented, especially when handling sensitive information or important claims.


• You listen first, then guide, making customers feel understood while confidently recommending solutions.


• You’re motivated by goals and growth, and you know how to turn needs-based conversations into confident buying decisions that truly help customers.

Location Address: 2807 Wisteria Dr, Hoover, AL 35216

At Ryan Goolsby Agency, we’re here to help people protect what matters most. We take pride in serving our community with integrity, care, and real support. Whether we’re helping someone navigate a claim or personalize a plan, we believe in doing meaningful work that makes a difference. If you're looking to grow your career, help others, and be part of a team that strives to do good every day, you’ll fit right in with us.

A Director of Operations leads business operations, coordinates team performance, and enhances overall efficiency. The role requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to office management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and guide team workflow.


• Oversee administrative and compliance procedures.


• Track progress toward established business objectives.


• Collaborate with the agent to implement strategic initiatives.


• Promote a positive and customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in business or office management.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.


• Ability to obtain state insurance licenses.

As Director of Operations for Ryan Goolsby Agency, you run the day-to-day of a fast-moving State Farm agency and help the owner scale results. You lead the team, tighten processes, keep the agency compliant, and make sure every client gets fast, accurate help. You’ll own production rhythm, service standards, and the systems that drive retention and growth.

Responsibilities

People and Leadership

• Recruit, hire, and onboard team members in sales and service roles


• Set clear goals, run 1:1s, coach to metrics, and manage schedules


• Build a positive, accountable culture focused on client outcomes

Sales Enablement and Growth

• Run the weekly production cadence and pipeline reviews


• Improve quote quality, follow-up, and close rates across P&C, Life, and Health


• Partner with the owner on campaigns, referrals, reviews, and local events

Client Experience and Retention

• Set service SLAs for calls, emails, and chats


• Oversee renewals, coverage reviews, cross-sell, and claims triage


• Track NPS or review scores and resolve escalations

Operations and Process

• Document and improve SOPs for quoting, underwriting submissions, endorsements, billing, and renewals


• Manage task queues, quality checks, and workload balancing
  
• Keep data clean across CRM, phones, and e-sign tools