Insurance Receptionist | Growth & Perks

Melanie Bakala - State Farm Agent; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

License reimbursement

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A leading insurance agency in Olympia, Washington is seeking a highly organized Receptionist - State Farm Agent Team Member to provide exceptional service. The ideal candidate will engage warmly with customers, manage scheduling, and support the team with administrative tasks. Candidates should have prior experience in customer service, strong communication skills, and basic computer proficiency. This role offers unlimited income potential within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role.
• Comfortable engaging in sales conversations.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in person and on the phone.
• Manage scheduling and office communications.
• Assist with customer inquiries and records.
• Engage in conversations about insurance options.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Multitasking

Sales engagement

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Benefits:

• Simple IRA
• License reimbursement
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:
Our agency opened in 2010 and has grown into a high-performing team of 19 across two offices. We’ve built a strong reputation by focusing on both results and relationships, creating an environment where team members can thrive and grow.

I’m a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, married with three children and two grandchildren. Family and community are incredibly important to me, and that carries into how I lead and support our team. We are deeply involved in the community and proudly support a variety of local organizations. Giving back and making an impact is a core part of who we are as an agency.

For our team, we offer unlimited income potential, a strong focus on professional and personal development, additional PTO when goals are met, opportunities for advancement, team trips, individual travel bonuses, regular team-building events, a Simple IRA, health benefits, and reimbursement for licensing costs.

Our culture is “work hard, play hard,” built around a team of driven, supportive individuals who enjoy winning together. Our mission goes beyond selling insurance—we’re here to help protect families and make a meaningful difference. We’re looking for passionate, integrity-driven individuals with courage who want to grow, be challenged, and be part of something bigger. If you’re ready for a role that is both demanding and rewarding, this could be the right fit for you.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Melanie Bakala - State Farm Agent is a leading insurance agency dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Receptionist - State Farm Agent Team Member.

Our ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to contributing to a positive and productive workplace. If you thrive in a supportive role and are eager to learn and grow within the insurance industry, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet customers warmly in person and over the phone, directing them to the appropriate team members.
• Manage appointment scheduling and office communications.
• Assist in handling incoming inquiries and maintaining customer records.
• Engage in conversations with prospective and existing customers, identifying opportunities to offer insurance options.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow up on customers needs.
• Support the team with various administrative tasks and projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a receptionist or customer service role.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable with engaging in sales conversations.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.