Receptionist / Front Office

Jared Dean – State Farm Agency, located in Portland, OR, has an immediate opening for a Front Office – Team Member. No insurance experience is required as we will train the right person with the right attitude. The main role is to ensure excellent service standards, respond efficiently to customer inquiries and maintain high customer satisfaction.Ideal candidate is a professional with a great attitude and outgoing personality! Someone who has ‘never met a stranger,’ has stellar computer skills, the ability to multi-task, works well with their peers, and has a true passion for helping others.Responsibilities include but not limited to: Provide product/services information and resolve any emerging problems that our customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency. Manage incoming calls. Handle customer complaints provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution. Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents.Provide excellent customer service.What we provideBase Salary plus bonusPaid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)401KHealthGym membership reimbursementValuable experienceGrowth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my officeIdeal Candidate: Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening. Comfortable with making outbound calls. Genuinely excited to help customers. Patient, empathetic, and passionately communicative; loves to talk. Ability to empathize with and advocate for clients when necessary. Strong Problem-solving skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.Property and Casualty license (must be able to obtain)Life and Health license (must be able to obtain)This position is with a State Farm independent contractor agent, not with State Farm Insurance Companies. Employees of State Farm agents must be able to successfully complete any applicable licensing requirements and training programs. State Farm agents are independent contractors who hire their own employees. State Farm agentsxe2x80x99 employees are not employees of State Farm.