Telemarketer - State Farm Agent Team Member

As a part-time telemarketer for the Diane DiSomma State Farm Agency your creativity and strategy promote the continued growth of our agency. Your diversified marketing shapes our brand's public image and cultivates existing customer relations. Your cross-functional campaigns will expand the value generated by producers, innovate our customers' experience, and strategically position our agency! While promoting our team, our insurance products/financial services, and the good we offer to our community, you also gain unique insights invaluable to your career growth. As an inventive and sales-minded professional, we are eager to incorporate your skillset into our agency.

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

• Make outbound calls to prospective customers to promote State Farm insurance products and services.
• Identify and qualify leads for agents by gathering relevant customer information.
• Stay informed about the various insurance products and services offered by State Farm.
• Follow up on leads generated from marketing campaigns or referrals to schedule appointments for agents.
• Provide initial information to potential customers and answer basic questions about insurance options.
• Maintain and update a database of prospects and customer interactions.
• Ensure all communications adhere to State Farm guidelines and compliance standards.
• Prepare regular reports on call activity, lead generation, and appointment scheduling.

• Previous telemarketing or sales experience, preferably in the insurance industry.
• Communication and persuasion skills.
• Basic understanding of insurance products or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle rejection and remain motivated.
• Organizational skills to manage and track multiple leads.
• Professional and courteous telephone manner.
• Focus on achieving targets and contributing to the agency's growth.

• Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.
• We help customers with their insurance and financial services needs, including Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Life Insurance, Business Insurance, Health Insurance, and Renters Insurance.
• Our office is located in Poughkeepsie.
• I have been a State Farm agent since 2013.
• Before becoming a State Farm Agent, I was previously employed as a State Farm Agent Team Member.
• We currently have 3 team members at our agency.

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.