"PART-TIME" State Farm Agent Marketing/Telemarketing Assistant

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13800225 ROLE DESCRIPTION: As a "PART-TIME" State Farm Agent Marketing/Telemarketing Assistantfor **Chicago (NORTH-SIDE) State Farm Agent,**your creativity and strategy promote the continued growth of our agency. No insurance experience? No problem! We're looking for energy, personality, ambition, resilience, coachability, the drive to succeed, a person who enjoys helping people, and generating leads. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Make outbound calls to prospective customers to promote State Farm Insurance products and services. - Turn cold and warm leads into meaningful conversations. - 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. - Connect with prospective customers through outbound calls and follow-ups. - Learn to confidently handle questions and objections - Track calls, conversations, appointments, and follow-up activity. - Work toward daily and weekly goals while improving your results. - Bring energy, personality, and a competitive spirit to the office! QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous telemarketing or sales experience, preferably in the insurance industry. - Communication and persuasion skills; proficiency in using CRM software. - 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 agencys growth. Office Location: "NORTH-SIDE" Chicago > We seek a candidate who are a short commute to our agency **Hours: Mon-Fri 1:30pm-4:30pm 2-4 days per week (exact schedule TBD)\ \ ** Benefits: - Base comp (doe) - Bonus incentives based on performance - Profit sharing plan - PTO - Opportunity for advancement - Training & development - Bonus based on performance - Help getting insurance licensed This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. State Farm agents are independent contractors who market State Farm insurance and financial services products.