This document outlines a position as a team member for a State Farm independent contractor agent. It explains that State Farm agents are independent contractors who control their own employees and training programs. The position provides an opportunity to gain skills and experience in insurance sales that could make one competitive for becoming a State Farm agent in the future if they choose to apply through the regular selection process. Responsibilities include developing leads, establishing customer relationships, and meeting marketing goals.

1. 11-2013
Printed in U.S.A.
Z-25216
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR INTEREST!
State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire
their own employees. State Farm agents’ employees are
not employees of State Farm. This position is with a
State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State
Farm. State Farm agents control which licensing
requirements and training programs are offered or must be
successfully completed by their employees. By accepting
employment with a State Farm agent and/or successfully
completing any licensing or training programs required by
a State Farm agent, you are not guaranteed, promised or
given any form of selection preference, should you choose
to leave the agent’s employment and pursue the
opportunity of becoming an independent contractor agent
for State Farm. If you choose to pursue an agency
opportunity, you will need to apply and go through the
regular State Farm agent selection process.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
State Farm Indemnity Company
Bloomington, IL
MILLIONS HAVE CHOSEN
STATE FARM TO BE
THEIR INSURANCE
AND FINANCIAL
SERVICES COMPANY.
• State Farm is the largest auto insurer in the United
States. Forty million drivers are insured with
State Farm.
• State Farm customers throughout the United States
and Canada are serviced by more than 18,000
agents, 68,000 agent team members and
65,000 employees.
• State Farm ranks high in customer service and
financial strength, making us the first and best
choice for millions of satisfied customers.
• State Farm offers a wide variety of insurance and
financial products and services.
STATE FARM®
AGENT’S TEAM MEMBER POSITION
FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ASPIRE TO BECOME
FUTURE
STATE FARM
AGENTS

2. WHY WORK FOR A
STATE FARM AGENT?
The State Farm agent is an
independent business owner, and
the agent’s team members are an
integral part of that business. As a
professional member of the agent’s
team, you have the opportunity to
experience firsthand what it takes
to be an entrepreneur. The agent
and agent’s team work together
toward common goals, keeping the
customer’s best interests in mind.
State Farm agents and their team members have
a mission – to help people to manage the risks of
everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize
their dreams. Our success is built on a foundation
of shared values – quality service and relationships,
mutual trust, integrity and financial strength.
If you enjoy talking to people, are driven to achieve,
have a passion for being the best in a fast-paced work
environment and someday in the future aspire to run your
own business, this opportunity may be a good fit for you.
AGENTS MAY CHOOSE TO OFFER PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE TEAM MEMBERS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TARGETED SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT.
If offered, this development will help you gain additional responsibilities and opportunities within
the agent’s office, which may make you a more competitive candidate for State Farm agent opportunities.
BENEFITS:
• Receive targeted development that may potentially
make you more competitive for an agency opportunity.
• Learn how a State Farm agency operates and the
realities of running a business from an agent who is
engaged in mentoring their team members.
• Opportunity to leverage an accelerated intern learning
path after successfully completing skill checks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop leads, solicit, and bind coverage for State Farm
customers’ insurance and financial services needs.
• Establish customer relationships and follow up with
them, as needed.
• Work with the agent to establish and meet marketing
goals.
• Use a customer-focused, needs-based approach to
inform customers about insurance and financial
services options through State Farm.
State Farm Agent’s Team Member Position for individuals who aspire to become
FUTURE STATE FARM AGENTS
TRAINING:
• Successfully complete and maintain licensing requirements
to service and market State Farm products.
• Training will comprise product knowledge, application
solicitation and office skills as well as a vision of the
State Farm philosophies and priorities.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE FOR THIS
POSITION? I’M LOOKING FOR QUALITIES LIKE:
• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Goal Driven
• Relationship Building
• Competitiveness
• Team Leadership
If this sounds like you, consider contacting a State
Farm agent to discuss employment opportunities.
Please use the agent locator tool on statefarm.com®
,
agentaspirant.com, or other online recruiting sites to identify
agents in your desired location.
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