Entry Level Sales Associate

SalesDraft; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Paul Hernandez State Farm is seeking a Sales Associate for an onsite retail role. You will greet customers, discuss their needs, and explain insurance and financial products to help them choose suitable coverage. The position focuses on building rapport, sales skills, and delivering a welcoming office experience.

The role emphasizes customer service, learning, and ongoing training with commission opportunities and hourly pay. Candidates should be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish trust.
• Comfortable discussing products and services with customers.
• Organized and able to manage multiple customer interactions.
• Onsite work in a customer-facing office environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and create a friendly, professional experience.
• Build rapport and develop positive relationships with customers.
• Explain insurance and financial products in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
• Answer customer questions and provide helpful information.
• Recommend appropriate products and coverage options based on needs.
• Guide customers through the sales process from initial conversation through completion.
• Follow up with prospective and existing customers as needed.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information.

Skills

Customer follow-through

Communication skills

Active listening

Team collaboration

Job description

Full-Time | Onsite | Retail Sales | Hourly Pay + Commission

Build Your Career at Paul Hernandez State Farm

Do you enjoy meeting new people, helping customers, and finding solutions that fit their needs?

Paul Hernandez State Farm is looking for a friendly and motivated Sales Associate to join our team. In this customer-facing role, you'll work directly with people in our office, learn about their needs, explain insurance and financial products, and help customers find coverage and solutions that make sense for them.

If you're a strong communicator who enjoys working with people and wants to develop your sales and customer service skills, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Welcome customers and create a friendly, professional experience.

Build rapport and develop positive relationships with customers.

Listen carefully to understand customers' needs, goals, and concerns.

Explain insurance and financial products in a clear and easy-to-understand way.

Answer customer questions and provide helpful information.

Recommend appropriate products and coverage options based on customer needs.

Guide customers through the sales process from initial conversation through completion.

Follow up with prospective and existing customers as needed.

Maintain accurate customer and sales information.

Work with your teammates to achieve individual and team goals.

Help maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional office environment.

Continue developing your product knowledge and sales skills through training and coaching.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is customer-focused, dependable, and eager to learn.

You may be a great fit if you:

Enjoy talking with and helping people.

Have strong communication and active listening skills.

Can build rapport quickly and establish trust.

Are comfortable discussing products and services with customers.

Are motivated by goals and personal development.

Can learn and retain product information.

Are organized and able to manage multiple customer interactions.

Work well independently and as part of a team.

Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

Have an interest in developing a career in sales, insurance, or customer service.

Previous sales or customer service experience is helpful, but we're also interested in motivated candidates who are willing to learn.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Valid 'driver's license required.

Reliable personal vehicle required.

Ability to work onsite in a customer-facing office environment.

Compensation

$17–$25 per hour

Commission opportunities based on performance

Your total earnings can increase based on your individual sales performance.

You'll have the opportunity to learn about insurance products, develop your sales skills, and gain hands‑on experience working directly with customers.

Training and ongoing support can help you build skills in:

Needs-based selling

Product presentations

Relationship building

Follow-up and lead management

Closing techniques

Competitive hourly pay plus commission opportunities.

Customer-focused, team-oriented environment.

Opportunity to develop valuable sales and communication skills.

Training and ongoing professional development.

Hands‑on experience in the insurance industry.

Opportunity to grow your career in sales and customer service.

At Paul Hernandez State Farm, we are committed to helping customers protect what matters most while providing a professional and welcoming experience.

Our team values customer service, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous development. If you're looking for an opportunity to work with people, develop your sales skills, and grow within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

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