[Remote] Sales Leader- Greater Idaho Sales Territory

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. State Farm is hiring a Sales Leader to drive growth across the Greater Idaho sales territory. The role focuses on territory sales results, coaching and developing agents, and strategically placing agents to capture market opportunities and improve customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Driving Territory Results: Using in-depth market knowledge and effective sales strategies to meet customer needs and deliver exceptional experiences
• Business Coaching: Coaching agents on aspects of business management to evolve with customer demands and meet their business objectives
• Agent Placement and Development: Overseeing the process of strategically placing and developing agents to maximize market opportunities

Skills

• Candidates will need to successfully complete the Sales Leader Approval process and have previously passed the FINRA SIE exam to be eligible to post for the Sales Leader role
• Selected candidates will be required to possess and/or obtain a Series 6 license, and Series 63, Series 65 or equivalent, Life/Health, Variable, and Property and Casualty Licenses
• Employees must successfully obtain all other applicable licensing and certifications for role including, but not limited to, LTC Certification, Annuities Certification and potential state securities licensing, as applicable
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B Visa) or future need for this opportunity
• This position requires you to obtain/maintain all applicable FINRA licensing exams (Securities Industry Essentials, Series 6, Series 63, and Series 65 or equivalent), sponsorship from State Farm VP Management Corp (SFVPMC) and State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC), and that you become registered and remain in good standing as required by SFVPMC, SFIMC and FINRA
• This position requires you to obtain/maintain state insurance licenses and certifications, and all other applicable licensing and certifications for the role including, but not limited to, LTC Certification, Annuities Certification and potential state securities licensing as applicable
• If you do not currently hold all applicable licensing, certifications, and registration, they must be obtained within approximately 3 months of your start date
• 5+ years of experience in insurance, financial services or sales leadership, showcasing strong expertise and a genuine passion for the insurance and financial services industry
• Strong track record of coaching and influencing sales professionals and implementing organizational and territory strategies that drive growth and customer service
• Expertise in identifying and pursuing innovative approaches to enhance insurance and financial services outcomes
• Ability to recruit and select entrepreneurs looking to own their own business while contributing to the success of our organization
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with sales professionals, senior field leaders, and key business partners to leverage knowledge and expertise to enhance your ability to drive results
• Ability to coach and consult with sales professionals in hosting needs-based conversations covering a spectrum of customer needs
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with proven track record of successfully launching, managing, or growing a business or startup utilizing innovation, strategic planning, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, interpersonal, and coaching skills
• Presentation skills - effectively conveys information in a clear and professional manner to internal and/or external individuals/groups
• Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial solutions with both internal and external individual/groups

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for a biweekly geographic differential based on the location from which an employee is working.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in incentive programs, including a quarterly bonus and an annual bonus. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed, and eligibility is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable licensing and securities registration.
• Remote position; the selected candidate must work out of his/her home and will require periodic travel to conduct/attend meetings and/or seminars, training, conferences.
• Robust health and wellbeing programs; State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium.
• Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.
• All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care.
• Vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
• Industry-leading training programs, tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, and free financial coaching.
• Savings account or financing through State Farm Federal Credit Union.
• Generous time off policies, including the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually, parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
• Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Company Overview