Field Implementation Coach - Fort Worth

State Farm; Covington (LA); Remote; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Field Implementation Coach who thrives on helping small business owners adopt innovative marketing strategies and technology. This role involves direct engagement with agents, leveraging your expertise to influence and enhance their business practices. You'll work remotely, collaborating with various stakeholders to drive results and ensure agents meet their objectives. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact and enjoy working closely with others, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of community and support.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Tuition Assistance

Generous Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Contributions

Annual Raise and Bonus

Employee Assistance Fund

Matching Gift Program

Flexible Healthcare Plans

Financial Coaching

Community Service Support Days

Qualifications

• Strong ability to influence the adoption of marketing processes.
• Proficient in analyzing data and reports for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Engage with agents to drive adoption of marketing and technology.
• Provide coaching and support through various communication channels.

Skills

Coaching

Influencing

Marketing

Technical Acumen

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce (ECRM)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for coaching small business owners? Are you always looking for ways to be more efficient at work? Are you interested in sharing your passion for marketing with small business owners? Are you motivated by the challenge of influencing others to adopt new technology? If so, the Field Implementation Coach role is for you!

The Field Implementation Coach (FIC) role focuses on the adoption of State Farm marketing and technology processes to assist independent contract State Farm agents in reaching their objectives and enhancing the customer experience. The FIC will actively engage in ongoing face-to-face interactions with agents and team members to directly influence the adoption of crucial capabilities and drive behavioral changes that align with our business priorities. Support and agent interactions will also be provided through computer/video and phone channels.

The FIC role is a remote proximity based worker position which requires the selected candidate to work out of their home and to reside in or within 30 minutes or 30 miles of the Ft. Worth West sales territory within six (6) months of their start date. The territory spans the counties of Tarrant, Parker, Palo Pinto, Young, Jacks and Johnson.

The ability to work extended hours is required of a selected candidate. Overnight travel will be required on an occasional basis. These requirements are subject to change based on business need. State Farm provides a tablet/computer, cell phone, other equipment based on business need, as well as reimbursement for business mileage.

Field Implementation Coaches:

• Understands the needs of independent agents and maintains a high level of proficiency in influencing the adoption of marketing and technology processes with emphasis on leveraging digital tactics and tools.
• Executes on activations and deployments with Sales Leaders, Market Area Executive Leadership, Go To Market, and other stakeholders to provide integrated technology and system consulting for agents and agents' team members.
• Provides expert coaching, demonstrates strong influence, and maintains a results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to continuously learn, adapt, and stay up to date with evolving processes and emerging technologies, while maintaining a high level of technical expertise across various technology platforms and initiatives.
• Partners with field leaders to drive adoption of enterprise initiatives and market area priorities.

Qualifications

Preferred skills:

• Goal Setting
• Influence and Persuasion
• Learning Agility
• Process Adherence
• Technical Acumen Agent Office System Process

Competitive candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher-level education is desired.
• An understanding of insurance industry, competitive environment, and business area specific needs.
• An understanding of company operations and agency business practices and workflows.
• An understanding of State Farm marketing systems, digital marketing, product lines and the agent office environment.
• Ability to learn web and non-web programs to drive adoption and use of new systems and processes.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data and reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, OneNote, Excel, and Word).
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong initiative with proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Enjoys working with others one-on-one and in group settings, both face-to-face and virtually, leveraging technological capabilities.

Agency experience is preferred but not required, and not limited to:

• Improving sales and office processes to align with Enterprise priorities and Agent goals in multiple lines by providing agent support with marketing & technology process strategies.
• Ability to have conversations to identify gaps in processes and recommend tactics for agent selection and implementation to close gaps.
• Technical expertise regarding all technology platforms: ECRM (Salesforce), Agency Business System (ABS), NECHO, Integrated Auto, Good Neighbor Connect, Drive Safe & Save, etc. and the ability to influence early

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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Our Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $63,976.25 - $85,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 10% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!