Telemarketer - State Farm Agent Team Member
Part Time • Ithaca - NY
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
Telemarketer / Sales Development Representative – Entry Level (Path to Licensed Sales Role)
Nick Romo State Farm
Full-Time | In-Office
Nick Romo State Farm
Full-Time | In-Office
Start in Sales. Learn the Industry. Grow Into a Licensed Producer.
Nick Romo State Farm is seeking a motivated, sales-minded Telemarketer / Sales Development Representative who is interested in building a long-term career in the insurance industry. This role is designed for someone who enjoys talking to people, generating opportunities, and wants a clear path into a licensed sales position within our agency.
You will play a key role in driving new business by generating leads and setting appointments—while gaining hands-on experience and industry knowledge that prepares you for a future licensed sales role.
If you are coachable, motivated, and looking for a career path (not just a job), this is a strong entry point into the insurance industry.
Career Growth Opportunity
This position is designed as a pipeline into a licensed sales role.
• Opportunity to transition into a Producer / Account Manager role
• Licensing support and guidance provided when ready to advance
• Hands-on training in sales conversations, lead handling, and insurance fundamentals
• Licensing support and guidance provided when ready to advance
• Hands-on training in sales conversations, lead handling, and insurance fundamentals
Role Overview
As a Telemarketer / Sales Development Representative, you will focus on outbound calling, lead generation, and appointment setting. You will be the first point of contact for prospective customers, helping introduce our agency and identifying opportunities for our licensed team.
This role builds the foundation for success in a future insurance sales career.
Key Responsibilities
Make outbound calls to prospective customers to introduce State Farm products and services
Identify and qualify leads by gathering key customer information
Schedule appointments for licensed agents
Follow up on leads from marketing campaigns and referrals
Provide basic information about insurance products and services
Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, and interactions
Track activity and performance against daily and weekly goals
Stay compliant with State Farm guidelines and communication standards
What We’re Looking For
Interest in building a career in insurance and sales
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable making outbound calls and handling objections
Motivated, coachable, and goal-oriented
Ability to stay organized and manage multiple leads
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Prior telemarketing or sales experience is a plus, but not required
What We Offer
Base pay plus performance-based incentives
Clear path to a licensed sales role within the agency
Licensing guidance and support when ready to advance
Hands-on training and mentorship
A supportive, growth-focused team environment
Opportunity to build a long-term career in insurance
Ready to Start Your Career in Insurance Sales?
If you are motivated, eager to learn, and interested in growing into a licensed sales role, apply today to join Nick Romo State Farm and start building your future.
Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Do you want a career and not just a job?
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. Our well-trained team uses state of the art technology to achieve outstanding results. If you want to make an impact, see immediate success, we could be the place for you! If you're willing to work hard and you expect to get results from yourself and those around you, we want to meet you and talk about the opportunity we have for you. If you believe in having fun in a stable working environment and have a willingness to learn, we should meet to discuss our career opportunity.
About Our Agency
- 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, Retirement Planning, Business Insurance, and Renters Insurance.
- Our office is located in Downtown Ithaca, NY.
- Additional languages spoken: Spanish
If you want a career, not a job, then we encourage you to apply.
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.
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Make a difference in your community every day
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