Now Hiring - State Farm - Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Portland, OR

Full description of the position

Benefits

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• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Parental leave Insurance Account Position - State Farm Agent Team Member Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents are entrepreneurs that market only State Farm insurance and financial service products. 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. Desired qualities include: Ethical and Honest Must have applicable license or must obtain applicable licensing requirements. Sales experience (outside sales or inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing) preferred Interest in marketing products and services based on customer needs Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening Excellent interpersonal skills People-oriented Organizational skills Bilingual (Spanish Preferred) Self-motivated Detail oriented Proactive in problem solving Dedicated to customer service Able to learn computer functions Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows Pride in getting work done accurately and timely Ability to work in a team environment Ability to multi-task Achieve mutually agreed upon marketing goals Provide timely and thorough activity reports to agent Ability to assess client needs and conduct effective interviews Ability to effectively relate to a client Enthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams Courses on ethical and client centered sales practices will be required Selected candidate is expected to remain current in product changes, licensing, technical developments, and continuing education

Responsibilities

: Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services. Establish customer relationships and follow up with customers, as needed. Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service. Service can include responding to inquiries regarding insurance availability, eligibility, coverages, policy changes, transfers, claim submissions, and billing clarification. Use a customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options. Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day. As an agent team member, you will receive: Salary plus commission/bonus Health benefits Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days) Valuable experience Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement in my office