Part Time Receptionist / Front Office, LATHAM

Maryann Fazzone – State Farm Agency, located in Latham, NY, has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Receptionist – 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.

You will receive:

  • Base Pay plus commission
  • Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)
  • Retirement Plan eligibility
  • Valuable experience
  • Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my office

Ideal Candidate:

  • Must be willing to obtain Property and Casualty insurance license.
  • 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.

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 agents’ employees are not employees of State Farm.

Job Type:Full Time

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