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Insurance and Financial Services Position - State Farm Agent Team Member

Jake Kantola - State Farm Agent

Muskegon, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Community Relations, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Exceeded Sales Goal, Field Sales, Financial Services, Inside Sales, Insurance, Licensing, Life Insurance, Marketing, Meet Sales Quota, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Risk Management, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Support, Telemarketing, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Underwriting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Muskegon, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
If you’re interested in gaining real experience in how a successful insurance agency operates, this role offers a front-row seat. Joining the office of Jake Kantola – State Farm Agent – means working directly with customers, helping them understand and choose the right insurance solutions for their needs, including auto, home, and life coverage. You’ll take an active role in building relationships within the community and contributing to the agency’s growth. This position also provides a clear view of the day-to-day responsibilities of a State Farm Agent for those who may want to pursue that path in the future.
 
Pay: $45,000 - $75,000 a year (salary + commission)
 
Job type: Full-time, in office (not remote)
 
Benefits:
  • 401(k) & 401(k) matching
  • Bonuses based on performance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Group Life Insurance benefits
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the agency
  • Hiring bonus of up to $1,000
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Meet with prospective clients to understand their coverage needs and recommend appropriate insurance solutions.
  • Generate new business through outbound calls, referrals, community engagement, and follow-ups.
  • Provide accurate quotes, explain policy options clearly, and guide customers through the application process.
  • Review existing policies with clients to ensure adequate coverage and identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Keep detailed, organized records of client interactions, leads, and follow-up actions.
  • Stay current on product knowledge, underwriting guidelines, and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with the agency team to meet sales goals and support smooth day-to-day operations.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong work ethic
  • Sales experience in outside sales, inside sales, retail, or telemarketing
  • Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales goals or quotas
  • Passion for marketing products and services tailored to customer needs
  • Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills
  • Genuine enthusiasm for how insurance and financial products help people manage risks, recover from setbacks, and achieve their dreams
  • People-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented with pride in delivering accurate and timely work
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment
  • Comfortable making presentations to potential customers
  • Commitment to achieving shared marketing goals
 
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. By accepting this position, you are not guaranteed an agency position with State Farm Insurance Companies. As an agent team member, you will still need to go through the regular State Farm agent selection process when you are ready to pursue an agency opportunity. State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm.
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Jake Kantola - State Farm Agent