What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service and Sales Representative position at Christopher Larkins Farmers Insurance?
Job Overview
We are looking for a licensed (or willing to get licensed) Customer Service & Sales Representative (CSSR) who is a master of relationship-building, thrives on helping others, and has a natural drive for growth.
In this hybrid role, you will get the best of both worlds. Your time and energy will be split between delivering top-tier customer service to our existing clients and actively pursuing new sales opportunities. If you want a role where you aren't starting from scratch every morning, but still get a thrill from hunting down new opportunities and being rewarded for it, you will thrive here.
Salary Range: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per month
Benefits
Monthly Base Salary Commission Bonus Opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)Hands on Training
Mon-Fri Schedule
We will pay for licensing classes and your first state license test, additionally we will fully reimburse your official state licensing fees after you have been with our agency for six months
Requirements
Licensing: Active state Property & Casualty (P&C) AND Life and Health (L&H) licenses are highly preferred. (We are willing to train and sponsor the right candidate to obtain both licenses within 30–60 days of hire).
Background Check: Must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check. No felony convictions (this is a mandatory requirement for state insurance licensing clearance).
Experience: 1–2 years of experience in sales, customer service, or outbound telemarketing is highly preferred.
The Right Blend: You are comfortable handling service work, but you have the hunger and resilience required for outbound prospecting and cold calling.
Tech-Savvy: Highly comfortable with technology, quick to learn new systems, and possesses a strong basic understanding of standard computer programs.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You can pitch value and overcome objections naturally.
Mindset: A self-starter who embraces the \"all hands on deck\" environment of a growing business.
Responsibilities
1. Balanced Sales & Growth (50%)
Warm Lead Conversion: Quote and bind coverage for incoming warm leads, website inquiries, and incoming phone referrals.
Cross-Selling: Proactively review our existing client database to identify coverage gaps (e.g., helping a current auto client protect their home, business, or umbrella) and close the sale.
Outbound Prospecting: Make targeted outbound calls to warm lists, lost prospects, and cold databases to generate fresh opportunities.
Referral Source Building: Connect with and nurture relationships with local real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other professional partners to build a reliable referral pipeline.
2. Client Care & Retention (50%)
Exceptional Support: Answer incoming client inquiries via phone, email, and text with warmth, speed, and accuracy.
Policy Management: Process policy changes, endorsements, renewals, and billing payments.
Claims Support: Walk clients through the claims process during stressful times, acting as their advocate and calming force.
Remarketing: Proactively review accounts at renewal to ensure clients are getting the best value and coverage, maintaining high retention rates.
Salary : $36,000 - $45,000