Office Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm Agent · Brooklyn, NY · 11 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
This busy insurance and financial services office has a passion to make a difference in the lives of others and better the community. We are a growing agency with big dreams and lots of potential. We attribute our success to having a fun, energetic environment that is an enjoyable place to work. We want to work alongside those who are equally committed to excellence and personal achievement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all front-office activities to ensure an inviting and responsive reception for customers, both in-person and via phone/email.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client issues, resolving inquiries efficiently and handling complaints with professionalism.
- Monitor and improve key customer service metrics (response times, satisfaction surveys, retention rates, etc.).
- Develop and implement procedures to ensure a seamless client onboarding and renewal process.
- Train staff in best practices for customer service, aiming for consistent, positive experiences.
- Support daily activities of the sales team, assigning leads and tracking progress.
- Create and maintain a positive and motivating environment that inspires the team to meet or exceed sales goals.
- Collaborate with agency leadership to set sales targets and develop strategies to achieve them.
- Identify areas for individual and team improvement; deliver feedback and coaching.
- Manage office schedules, supplies, and ensure compliance with agency procedures and regulations.
- Process and maintain organized client records and documentation in accordance with privacy rules.
- Cookordinator with carriers, vendors, and partners as necessary.
- Manage the upkeep and professional look of the office.
Requirements
- Average salary plus commission/bonus (up to $75,000 base + up to $25,000 commission/bonus - probationary period applies)
- Health stipend
- 401 (k) when qualified
- Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)
- Valuable experience
- Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
- Monthly earned unlimited commissions
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience considered.
- 3+ years of experience in office management or customer service, with a preference for the insurance industry.
- Proven experience motivating and coaching a team for sales/service performance.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office; experience with CRM (Salesforce) is required.
- Property and Casualty license (must have currently)
- Life and Health license (must have currently or be willing to take prior to starting)
- State Farm experience - a plus
- Sales experience (outside sales or inside sales representative, retail sales associate, or telemarketing) preferred
- Successful track record of meeting goals/quotas preferred
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and listening
- 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
- Self-motivated
- Proactive in problem-solving
- Ability to make presentations to potential customers
- Achieve mutually agreed upon marketing goals
- Passionate about customer service.
- Strong team leader with a positive attitude.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and adaptable.
Qualifications
- If you already have a resume on Indeed
Skills
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and listening
- 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
- Self-motivated
- Proactive in problem-solving
- Ability to make presentations to potential customers
- Strong team leader with a positive attitude.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and adaptable.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)
- Opportunity for advancement within my agency
- Monthly earned unlimited commissions
Pay
Salary plus commission/bonus (up to $75,000 base + up to $25,000 commission/bonus - probationary period applies)
Schedule
Mon & Fri - 9-5, Tue-Thur 8-6, Sat 8-Noon