Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

apartmentJeffrey Smith State Farm placeLake Forest calendar_month 

Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

Full-Time

This is a full-time career opportunity with Jeffrey Smith State Farm, designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the insurance industry. You will receive structured training, hands-on coaching, and a clear path to grow professionally in a team-focused environment.

Benefits
  • Performance-based commission structure
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and personal days)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Clear career advancement paths to support long-term growth
  • Company events

Position Overview

The Business Development Representative focuses on building new business relationships and creating a pipeline of qualified prospects for the agency’s sales team. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by goals, comfortable starting conversations, and interested in growing a long-term career in insurance and financial services.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct outbound prospecting by phone, email, LinkedIn, and in-person outreach
  • Qualify inbound leads and schedule appointments for account managers
  • Research target accounts and develop tailored outreach strategies
  • Maintain accurate records in the CRM
  • Participate in community networking events
  • Meet weekly and monthly lead generation targets
  • Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams
Qualifications
  • No prior insurance experience required; sales aptitude and drive are key
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage a large prospect list
  • Willingness to obtain insurance licenses
  • Competitive spirit with a team-player attitude
  • Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging with prospective customers

Compensation

$67,000 - $78,000 - Base Salary + Commission + Bonuses

Compensation includes a performance-based commission structure. Additional compensation details can be discussed during the interview process.

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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