Agency Recruiting - Business Analyst

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

1d•$80,600 - $122,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Responsibilities Business Analysts in Agency Recruiting play a vital role in the growth of our agency force by conducting market analysis to identify potential markets and locations for agency placement. They serve as a trusted business partner to Market Area leadership and drive effective execution of the Market Management Strategy by providing guidance, strategic planning, direction and advice to Market Area Leadership. Their expertise of the market, ability to offer key insights into trends and strong relationships with Market Area leadership allow them to develop data-driven recommendations, paired with field intel, to inform agent placement decisions. They have strong business acumen and a clear understanding of how decisions in each market area collectively impact the Enterprise. This position will be a Hybrid work arrangement for selected candidates already located in our Hubs of Atlanta, Dallas or Phoenix; or our corporate office in Bloomington, Ill. Relocation benefits will not apply. For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Requirements

Ability to influence and build relationships through candid feedback, information sharing, and delivered results; trusted and viewed as highly credible in all situations
Strong analytical and data visualization skills
Experience in consulting with Executives or Market Area Leadership
Curious and creative mindset; desire to delve into unexplored areas/questions for comprehensive analysis and insights and creatively tackle complex problems
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration
Ability to execute and deliver business results under pressure and with a depth of insight
Ability to assess a situation and proactively take or drive action
Strong business and technical acumen, willingness and desire for continued learning and development
Compelling and engaging written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to make the complex simple; adapts communication style as needed for the audience and context
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Responsibilities

Provide recommendations to Market Area leadership on agent placement and agent assignment/investment strategies within each unique market
Lead regular calls with Market Area AVP/VPAs to share analysis, insights and collaborate on their market management strategy
Conduct market research to gather data on customer behavior, industry trends, competitor activities and market dynamics and proactively communicate trends with Market Area leadership
Collaborate with key business partners to provide a holistic assessment of the market, better understand relevant market needs and proactively prepare for upcoming agent openings
Assess market opportunities and potential for growth by evaluating market size, market potential, economic factors and profit considerations
Conduct in-depth analysis on extensive data sets, create compelling visual representations and deliver concise yet informative insights and actionable recommendations to Market Area leadership in a digestible format

Benefits

401k Plan
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision plans
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Annual Merit Increases
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Initiatives
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 10% of base salary
Robust health and wellbeing programs
Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan
100% coverage for in-network preventative care
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals
Educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching
Generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off
Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days
Matching Gift Program
Good Neighbor Grant Program
Employee Assistance Fund
Free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary