Telemarketer - State Farm Agent Team Member

derek delisle - State Farm Agent; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Derek DeLisle State Farm is seeking a motivated Telemarketer to support agency growth through outbound calling, lead follow-up, and appointment setting in Hayward, Wisconsin.

The role emphasizes strong verbal communication, a personable manner, and the ability to follow up leads while meeting activity goals. Starting compensation is about $35,000 annually, with potential performance bonuses; licensing incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and telephone skills.
• Personable, energetic and comfortable starting conversations.
• Sales, telemarketing, customer service or lead-generation experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work toward measurable performance goals.
• Dependable with strong follow-through and organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling rejection and pursuing new opportunities.
• Ability to work in a busy, customer-focused agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective customers and agency leads.
• Follow up with prospective customers who have expressed interest.
• Introduce prospects to the agency and identify opportunities for further insurance conversations.
• Schedule appointments and qualified follow-up opportunities for licensed team members.
• Maintain organized records of calls, leads, appointments, and follow-up activities.
• Conduct consistent follow-up with leads throughout the prospecting process.
• Assist with agency marketing and customer acquisition initiatives.
• Meet established calling, appointment-setting, and activity goals.
• Work closely with the agency team to support sales and growth objectives.
• Provide a professional and personable first impression of the agency.

Skills

Verbal communication

People skills

Sales experience

Self-motivation

Dependability

Organizational skills

Handling rejection

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Telemarketer – State Farm Agent Team Member

Derek DeLisle – State Farm Agent | Hayward, Wisconsin

Position Overview

Derek DeLisle State Farm is seeking a motivated, personable, and dependable Telemarketer – State Farm Agent Team Member to support agency growth through outbound calling, lead follow-up, and appointment setting.

Our office serves approximately 3,300 households and 9,000 policies in the Hayward community. We are looking for someone who can represent our office professionally, build rapport quickly, and turn conversations into opportunities for our licensed insurance team.

This is not simply about making a high volume of calls. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, reliable, comfortable with sales, and a strong fit for our team.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective customers and agency leads.
• Follow up with prospective customers who have previously expressed interest.
• Introduce prospects to the agency and identify opportunities for further insurance conversations.
• Schedule appointments and qualified follow-up opportunities for licensed team members.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of calls, leads, appointments, and follow-up activities.
• Conduct consistent follow-up with leads throughout the prospecting process.
• Assist with agency marketing and customer acquisition initiatives.
• Meet established calling, appointment-setting, and activity goals.
• Work closely with the agency team to support overall sales and growth objectives.
• Provide a professional and personable first impression of the agency.

What We're Looking For

• Strong verbal communication and telephone skills.
• Personable, energetic, and comfortable starting conversations.
• Sales, telemarketing, customer service, or lead-generation experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work toward measurable performance goals.
• Dependable with strong follow-through and organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling rejection and continuing to pursue new opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, customer-focused agency environment.
• Insurance experience or licensing is a plus, but not required for consideration for appropriate non-licensed activities.

Compensation & Incentives

• Starting compensation: approximately $35,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, and responsibilities.
• Performance bonuses: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses every six months when established requirements are met.
• Licensed candidates: May qualify for a sign-on bonus.
• Licensing incentive: Eligible team members may receive a bonus upon obtaining required insurance licensing.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Health insurance and retirement benefits are not currently offered.

Specific compensation and incentive eligibility should be confirmed during the interview process.

Why Join Derek DeLisle State Farm?

This is an established, active agency with significant customer traffic and a large existing customer base. The right candidate will have an opportunity to develop valuable sales and insurance-industry experience while contributing directly to agency growth.

Derek is focused on finding loyal, hardworking people who fit the team, rather than simply filling an open position.

State Farm Agent Team Member Disclaimer

This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents' employees are not employees of State Farm.