Insurance Career Development Associate

Insurance & Financial Services Career Development Associate
Full Time | Bakersfield, CA

Career Opportunity for Recent Graduates and Career Starters
Launch your insurance and financial services career in Bakersfield. Join a highly rated State Farm Agent office where you will learn from experienced team members, build real customer relationships, and work toward becoming a licensed insurance and financial services professional. If you are a recent graduate or about to graduate and you want stability, growth, and a clear path forward, this is a great fit. We are proud to be licensed to do business in multiple states including AZ, NV, OR, and CA, which creates even more opportunity for career growth.

Why You Will Love Working Here
Paid Licensing and Training
We support you with paid licensing exam fees and training so you can earn your required insurance licenses.

Real Career Growth
We offer a clear path to advance in insurance sales, customer service, and professional development. With our multi state presence in AZ, NV, OR, and CA, there are more ways to grow your career and build long term opportunities.

Supportive Team and Coaching
You will not be thrown in alone. You will receive guidance, feedback, and hands on learning.

Benefits
Competitive Compensation: Hourly base pay plus commissions and performance bonuses
Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan: Employer sponsored retirement plan with employer match
Career Development: Paid licensing exam fees, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Annual Paid Trip: Incentive rewarded annually for top performance and achievement

Responsibilities
In this role, you will help customers and support sales goals by:
Lead Generation and Prospecting: Identify prospects and reach out to connect customers with the right coverage
Customer Relationship Building: Build trust as a friendly, helpful advisor for insurance and financial services needs
Sales Conversations: Present coverage options, answer questions, and help customers make confident decisions
Marketing and Outreach: Reach out using phone, email, text, and digital marketing, and support community networking
Customer Service Excellence: Assist with policy changes, billing, claims questions, and general support
Consistent Activity Focus: Stay organized and committed to daily activity and performance targets

What We Are Looking For
You do not need prior licenses or experience. We are looking for people who have the mindset and communication skills to grow.

Strong written and verbal communication
Organized and detail focused
Self motivated and goal oriented
A genuine commitment to excellent customer service
Ability to multitask and collaborate in a fast paced team environment
Coachability and willingness to continuously improve
Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Business degree is a plus
Prior sales or customer service experience helpful, but not required
Proficient with basic computer skills and willingness to learn CRM tools

Annual Pay Range
$50,000 to $85,000+ (base pay plus commissions and bonuses)

Ready to Start Your Career?
If you are graduating soon or recently graduated and want a rewarding, training supported career in insurance and financial services, apply today.