Telemarketer - State Farm Agent Team Member

<div class="trix-content"> <h2>Position Overview</h2> <p>Looking for a part-time job that provides meaningful work and competitive compensation? Consider a position in a State Farm Agent's office.</p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <p></p><ul> <li>Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.</li> <li>Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.</li> </ul> <h2>As an Agent Team Member, you will receive...</h2> <p></p><ul><li>Hourly pay plus commission/bonus</li></ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <p></p><ul> <li>Sales experience (outside sales or inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing) preferred</li> <li>Successful track record of meeting sales goals/quotas preferred</li> <li>People-oriented</li> <li>Self-motivated</li> <li>Able to learn computer functions</li> <li>Property and Casualty license (must be able to obtain)</li> <li>Must be available to work the following schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 5-7pm. Saturdays 10-2pm</li> </ul> <p>If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please complete our application. We will follow up with you on the next steps in the interview process.</p> <p><small>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.</small></p> </div> <p>This is a remote position.</p> <br><br><br> <div class="account_description"> <h2 class="overviewbuilder"><strong>Looking for the skills and confidence to run a business in the future?</strong></h2> <p>This busy insurance and financial services office has a passion to make a difference in the lives of others and better the community. We want to work alongside those who are equally committed to excellence and personal achievement. Our team is comprised of results-oriented individuals that are serious about their development.</p> <h2 class="overviewbuilder">About Our Agency</h2> <p></p><ul class="builder_list"><li>Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.</li><li>Our office is located in Moss Point, MS.</li></ul><p></p> <h2 class="overviewbuilder"><strong>We look forward to speaking with you!</strong></h2> </div> <br> <div class="disclaimer-v2"> <p class="disclaimer"> </p> <p class="disclaimer"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><em>State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm. Agents are responsible for and make all employment decisions regarding their employees.</em></span></p> </div>

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