Insurance Sales Representative

Terrill Mayberry - State Farm Agency; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrill Mayberry - State Farm Agency in Birmingham, MI is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as an entry-level insurance agent. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for customer service. Responsibilities include updating reports, developing risk management strategies, and pursuing new clients. A high school diploma is necessary, and a college degree is a plus. Salary is $50,000 per year with training provided for success in sales.

Qualifications

• High school diploma necessary; college degree a bonus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn state and federal regulations affecting insurance.
• Experience using accounting or sales-related software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Update reports and records to accurately report progress toward sales goals.
• Develop risk management strategies for customer policy needs.
• Listen to clients' needs before presenting insurance plan options.
• Grow portfolio by pursuing new clients through marketing strategies.
• Stay updated about insurance industry changes affecting clients.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Fundamental computer skills

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sales-related software

Job description

We want to add a motivated and personable new employee to our insurance agent team who is seeking a new learning opportunity with lots of room for growth. The ideal candidate for our entry‑level insurance agent position has the solid communications skills it takes to drive insurance sales among potential clients and new clients. Bring a friendly attitude and a passion for customer service, and we’ll invest our resources into training you to be a successful insurance sales representative!

Responsibilities

• Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals
• Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met
• Spend time listening to existing, new, and prospective clients to evaluate their needs and stage‑of‑life priorities before presenting insurance plan options for their specific circumstances
• Offer personal attention when pursuing new clients through various marketing strategies to grow your existing portfolio of policyholders
• Remain updated about insurance industry changes that may affect customers in your portfolio

Qualifications

• High school diploma necessary; college degree a bonus
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required; customer service experience is a plus
• Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations that affect insurance sales, insurance clients, and the insurance industry as a whole
• Experience using accounting or sales‑related software is beneficial

Compensation

$50,000 per year