Productions Manager

Liz Portee; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary/commission structure

Monthly Health Stipend

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Liz Portee State Farm in West Columbia, SC, is seeking a Production Manager (Agency Leader + Producer) to run the office, lead the team, and actively produce insurance business.

You will coach staff, manage day-to-day operations, drive sales, and maintain a high standard of client service while aligning with the agency’s goals and owner direction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a team.
• Ability to sell insurance while coaching others to do the same.
• Comfort with holding people accountable and giving feedback.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to obtain required licenses immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise agency staff, coaching and holding day-to-day accountability.
• Lead daily operations to keep the office running smoothly.
• Handle day-to-day escalations and remove obstacles for the team.
• Track performance metrics and flag opportunities/risks for the owner.
• Ensure compliance with agency processes and policies.
• Actively sell insurance as a producer and support the team in sales.

Skills

Leadership experience

Insurance sales

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Client-facing

Education

Property & Casualty Producer license

Life & Health Producer license

Job description

Production Manager / Producer — Liz Portee State Farm | West Columbia, SC

Are you a people-first leader who also loves helping clients and driving results? Liz Portee State Farm is seeking an experienced Production Manager (Agency Leader + Producer) to run our office day-to-day, manage the team, and actively produce insurance business.

This role is a true leadership position— you lead, you coach, and you help drive sales. You’ll be the go-to person for the team the one they report to, bring questions and problems to, and are held accountable by. You’ll work closely with the agency owner on goals and direction while also being a visible, active producer in the market.

You’ll thrive here if you

• Have real experience leading and managing a team (not just individually producing)
• Can sell insurance confidently while also coaching others to do the same
• Are comfortable holding people accountable, giving feedback, and having tough conversations
• Communicate clearly and professionally—especially when clients or team members need help quickly
• Are highly organized and able to keep multiple priorities running smoothly at once
• Want to lead the office with day-to-day ownership, not just manage from afar

What You’ll Do

• Manage and supervise agency staff (coaching, performance, scheduling, and day-to-day accountability)
• Lead daily operations to ensure the office runs smoothly and consistently
• Handle day-to-day escalations, resolve issues, and remove obstacles for the team
• Track team performance metrics and flag opportunities/risks to the agency owner
• Ensure the team follows agency processes, policies, and compliance standards
• Build a positive, high-performing culture that improves retention and morale
• Actively sell insurance as a producer—new business, renewals, and retention support
• Work with the team to improve quoting, appointment setting, conversion, and follow-up
• Maintain a strong client experience through responsive communication and proper policy servicing
• Support the agency’s sales strategy by driving results in your own book of business while coaching others to perform

Team Coaching + Performance

• Coach the team to improve sales, service execution, and professionalism
• Identify training opportunities and help develop producers and support staff
• Set clear expectations and support the team in meeting measurable goals

What You’ll Need

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience (managing people, not just producing)
• Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Insurance or client-facing experience preferred
• Property & Casualty and Life & Health Producer licenses (must have or be willing to obtain immediately)

Great Backgrounds For This Role

Military, banking, call centers, financial services, insurance, sales leadership, healthcare administration, hospitality/retail leadership, teaching, mortgage lending—especially anyone who has run a team, led an office, or managed day-to-day performance.

What We Offer

• Salary/commission structure
• Monthly Health Stipend
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• A leadership role with real day-to-day impact—and the opportunity to produce while you lead

Compensation $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Full Time in West Columbia - SC

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary