Acquisition Specialist - State Farm Agent Team Member La Plata

Acquisition Specialist - State Farm Agent Team Member

Full Time • La Plata
Benefits:
  • SIMPLE IRA MATCH
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Acquisitions Specialist – Insurance Sales

Philip Watson Insurance and Financial Services, Inc.

Location: In person at 515 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

You May Be a Great Fit as an Acquisitions Specialist if:

  • You're a proven salesperson with a demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.

  • You're competitive, motivated, and results-driven, with a strong desire to succeed and earn based on your performance.

  • You're confident initiating conversations, identifying opportunities, overcoming objections, and closing sales.

  • You're a natural relationship-builder who can quickly establish trust and turn prospects into long-term customers.

  • You thrive in a goal-oriented environment where accountability, productivity, and results matter.

  • You take initiative and follow through, understanding that consistent prospecting and follow-up are essential to success.

  • You're coachable and eager to grow, always looking for ways to improve your sales skills and performance.

At Philip Watson Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., we're building a high-performing team of insurance professionals who are passionate about sales, customer relationships, and helping people protect what matters most.

We're looking for an experienced, motivated Acquisitions Specialist who knows how to generate opportunities, build relationships, and close business. This is a sales-focused position for someone who enjoys working toward measurable goals, takes ownership of their results, and is motivated by both personal achievement and team success.

Our agency provides the tools, training, and support to help you succeed, but we're looking for someone who already understands what it takes to be successful in sales.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively contact prospective customers through outbound calls, inbound leads, emails, referrals, and other prospecting activities.

  • Generate new business opportunities and consistently build and manage a strong sales pipeline.

  • Conduct needs-based conversations to identify insurance opportunities and recommend appropriate coverage solutions.

  • Present and sell auto, homeowners, renters, life, health, and other insurance products.

  • Confidently handle objections, follow up with prospects, and close sales.

  • Meet or exceed established sales production goals and activity expectations.

  • Identify cross-selling opportunities to increase household relationships and agency growth.

  • Maintain accurate customer records, document sales activities, and manage follow-up tasks.

  • Collaborate with team members to maximize opportunities and achieve agency objectives.

  • Maintain compliance with State Farm procedures and applicable insurance regulations.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven sales experience is required, with a demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.

  • Active Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license is required at the time of hire.

  • Life & Health (L&H) insurance licensing must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

  • Strong prospecting, relationship-building, negotiation, and closing skills.

  • Ability to confidently initiate sales conversations and overcome objections.

  • Self-motivated, competitive, and comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up abilities.

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.

  • Willingness to accept coaching, feedback, and ongoing professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous insurance sales experience, particularly with State Farm or another insurance agency.

  • Experience selling multiple lines of insurance, including auto, home, life, and health.

  • Demonstrated success in outbound prospecting, lead conversion, and referral generation.

  • Familiarity with CRM systems, sales pipelines, and performance tracking.

What We're Looking For

We're not simply looking for someone who can answer phones or provide customer service. We're looking for a salesperson who can create opportunities, build relationships, and produce results.

The ideal candidate understands that successful sales require consistent activity, effective follow-up, confidence in asking for the business, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

If you have a proven sales background, enjoy helping customers, and want to build a long-term career in insurance sales, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation: $72,000.00 per year




 

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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