Telemarketer - State Farm Agent Team Member

Nicholas Romo - State Farm Agent; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Hands-on training and mentorship

Licensing guidance and support

Job summary

Nick Romo State Farm is seeking a motivated Telemarketer / Sales Development Representative at our Ithaca, NY office. This entry-level role focuses on outbound calls, lead generation, and appointment setting to build a pipeline for licensed sales.

You will receive hands-on training, performance-based incentives, and a clear path into a licensed sales position within the agency as you learn the industry and develop essential communication and prospecting skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in building a career in insurance and sales.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and handling objections.
• Motivated, coachable, and goal-oriented.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple leads.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Prior telemarketing or sales experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective customers to introduce State Farm products and services.
• Identify and qualify leads by gathering key customer information.
• Schedule appointments for licensed agents.
• Follow up on leads from marketing campaigns and referrals.
• Provide basic information about insurance products and services.
• Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, and interactions.
• Track activity and performance against daily and weekly goals.
• Stay compliant with State Farm guidelines and communication standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Outbound calling

Lead generation

Organizational skills

Coachability

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Opportunity for advancement

Telemarketer / Sales Development Representative – Entry Level (Path to Licensed Sales Role)

Nick Romo State Farm

Full-Time | In-Office

Start in Sales. Learn the Industry. Grow Into a Licensed Producer.

Nick Romo State Farm is seeking a motivated, sales-minded Telemarketer / Sales Development Representative who is interested in building a long-term career in the insurance industry. This role is designed for someone who enjoys talking to people, generating opportunities, and wants a clear path into a licensed sales position within our agency.

You will play a key role in driving new business by generating leads and setting appointments—while gaining hands-on experience and industry knowledge that prepares you for a future licensed sales role.

If you are coachable, motivated, and looking for a career path (not just a job), this is a strong entry point into the insurance industry.

Career Growth Opportunity

This position is designed as a pipeline into a licensed sales role.

• Opportunity to transition into a Producer / Account Manager role


• Licensing support and guidance provided when ready to advance


• Hands-on training in sales conversations, lead handling, and insurance fundamentals

Role Overview

As a Telemarketer / Sales Development Representative, you will focus on outbound calling, lead generation, and appointment setting. You will be the first point of contact for prospective customers, helping introduce our agency and identifying opportunities for our licensed team.

This role builds the foundation for success in a future insurance sales career.

Key Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to prospective customers to introduce State Farm products and services


• Identify and qualify leads by gathering key customer information


• Schedule appointments for licensed agents


• Follow up on leads from marketing campaigns and referrals


• Provide basic information about insurance products and services


• Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, and interactions


• Track activity and performance against daily and weekly goals


• Stay compliant with State Farm guidelines and communication standards

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in building a career in insurance and sales


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Comfortable making outbound calls and handling objections


• Motivated, coachable, and goal-oriented


• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple leads


• Positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Prior telemarketing or sales experience is a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Base pay plus performance-based incentives


• Clear path to a licensed sales role within the agency


• Licensing guidance and support when ready to advance


• Hands-on training and mentorship


• A supportive, growth-focused team environment


• Opportunity to build a long-term career in insurance

This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diverse perspectives.