Job Description

Position Overview: Phillip Gooch\xe2\x80\x99s State Farm Agency is seeking a qualified professional to join his winning team for an opening within the Account Associate Position. He is seeking an energetic professional interested in helping his business grow, through value-based conversations and remarkable customer experience. If you are a motivated, self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop new skills in sales and customer service, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with excellent income and growth potential.

Hourly Base and Commission: $18 to $26 per hour

Our compensation expectations show a range of our hourly plus commission system. With our profitable and thriving market and business model, team development, and intentional hiring process, we are confident that you will be successful in achieving high-earning compensation amounts.

What do we offer? Phillip Gooch encourages each team member to bring their authentic skills and insights to work each day. We offer a variety of benefits to support our team, including:

• Simple IRA
• Salary & Commission/Bonus
• 10 Paid Time Off (Vacation and Personal/Sick Days)
• 7+ Paid Holidays
• Up to an hour Lunch Break
• Monday through Friday, No Weekend Work
• Valuable Work Experience
• We will reimburse your P/C and L/H Insurance Licenses and offer a potential $500 incentive
• Paid State Farm and System Training
• Growth Potential & Opportunity for Advancement

How we elevate YOUR skills: By joining the team at Phillip Gooch\xe2\x80\x99s State Farm Agency, not only will you acquire licensing for Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance, but you will develop a mastery in sales and customer service to support your personal and professional goals. Achieving licensing in insurance is a great way to build your resume and advance your skillset, and we use intentional goal setting and team building to establish successful habits for both your career and life. Phillip Gooch\xe2\x80\x99s State Farm Agency is committed to developing and broadening your skills and knowledge as just one unique perk.

About Phillip Gooch\xe2\x80\x99s Agency: Phillip is from the Memphis area, and served four years active duty in the United States Marine Corps. After the USMC, he attended and earned his BA from Christian Brothers University - Memphis, TN. He has also earned an MBA from Dowling College, Oakdale, N.Y. and an MSOM from University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, and our office dog Winston, who is generally here at the office. Come see how you can join the team and become a good neighbor, and we hope to bring in a new member that is just as positive and enthusiastic about supporting and engaging with our local community.

Responsibilities: Each position covers a wide array of roles and responsibilities intended to develop your skillset and ensure your success at our agency. Throughout our application process, you will also have the opportunity to learn what a day in the life at our agency would look like.

\xc2\xb7 Use customer-focused, needs-based review process to educate customers about insurance options.

\xc2\xb7 Develop leads, schedule appointments, identify customer needs, and market appropriate products and services.

\xc2\xb7 Establish and meet marketing goals.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain and strong work ethic with a total commitment to integrity and success each and every day.

Requirements: Having previous insurance experience is not required to apply for this position. We are looking for candidates that are enthusiastic and engaged to develop their skills and knowledge and are eager about role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent Communication Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Written, Verbal, and Auditory

\xc2\xb7 Sales Experience Preferred W/ a Successful Track Record for Meeting Sales Goals Preferred

\xc2\xb7 Self-Motivation

\xc2\xb7 Detail-Oriented Mindset

\xc2\xb7 Proactive Problem-Solving Skills

\xc2\xb7 Ability to Make Presentations to Potential Customers

\xc2\xb7 Dedication to Customer Service

\xc2\xb7 Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to Work in a Team Environment

\xc2\xb7 Property & Casualty License (must be able to obtain)

\xc2\xb7 Life & Health License (must be able to obtain)

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM \xe2\x80\x93 5:00 PM located in Cordova, TN

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 of the interview process.

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\xe2\x80\x99 employees are not employees of State Farm.

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