Internal Wholesaler

State Farm•Bloomington, IL

1d•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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most. Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential Are you ready to play a pivotal role in driving growth within the financial services industry? Join us as a key partner to Registered Agents (RA) as an Internal Wholesaler, where you'll proactively guide them through appointment facilitation and business development activities. You'll be at the forefront of identifying new opportunities and collaborating seamlessly with both internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth communication and swift resolution of complex cases. If you’re passionate about making an impact and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! In this job you are primarily responsible for: Opportunity Identification: Identifying and advancing new business opportunities, consulting on cases and appointment strategies, and promoting ongoing Registered Agent's development. Agent Resource Focus: Supporting growth in financial services through proactive engagement, guidance, and facilitating appointments or activities with Registered Agents that promote sales and business development. Collaboration and Communication: Coordinating with internal and external teams, maintaining clear communication, and escalating complex cases or opportunities as appropriate Coaching agents: supporting Registered Agents in using advanced financial services planning tools and conducting comprehensive financial discussions Sharing market feedback: providing insights to shape support activities and respond to Registered Agents and market needs

Requirements

Experience in financial services or sales with a proven track record of success of exceeding targets and building and maintaining strong relationships.
Demonstrated experience with holistic planning for retirement and legacy goals, as well as strategies tailored to business owner needs.
Strong ability to coach agents in conducting needs-based conversations that address a wide range of customer needs.
Proficient in handling incoming calls from small business owners, offering professional and detailed sales-oriented information including product details, illustrations, forms, and marketing materials to agents and back-office support personnel.
Competence in assisting with the design of effective sales “point of sale” presentations.
Team-oriented mindset with a proven track record of contributing to and achieving sales goals within a wholesaler team and providing support to team members as needed.
Exceptional ability to build strong relationships that drive action and influence among all levels of agents.
Selected candidates will be required to possess and/or obtain (within approximately the first 10 weeks) a Securities Industries Essentials (SIE), Series 6 license, Series 63 and Series 65 or equivalent and Life/Health, Variable license.
Selected candidates will have a maximum of two attempts to successfully pass the required securities licensing exams
If unsuccessful after two attempts on any exam, employment may be terminated
Fingerprint, credit check and background check are required for sponsorship of FINRA licensing
Employees will be eligible for incentive pay once all required licenses are obtained
Employees must successfully obtain all other applicable licensing and certifications for role including, but not limited to, LTC Certification, Annuities Certification and potential state securities licensing, as applicable.
Employees may be required to sign the Acknowledgement of Policy on Personal Account Transactions
May be required to work flexible, non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, based on operational needs and workload
May require periodic travel
Requirements subject to change at State Farm discretion based on a business need.
This position requires you to obtain/maintain all applicable FINRA licensing exams (Securities Industry Essentials, Series 6, Series 63, and Series 65 or equivalent), sponsorship from State Farm VP Management Corp (SFVPMC) and State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC), and that you become registered and remain in good standing as required by SFVPMC, SFIMC and FINRA.
To confirm eligibility for sponsorship, you will complete fingerprinting and a credit check.
This is in addition to the pre-employment background check.
You will be required to obtain sponsorship and pass all applicable FINRA exam(s) within approximately the first 10 weeks after studying begins.
You will be required to sign a Securities and Registration Agreement upon hire.
If unable to obtain sponsorship or pass all applicable exams for this role within approximately the first 10 weeks after studying begins you will be able to post/compete for other opportunities within State Farm for 30 days.
If no additional opportunity is found and accepted, it may result in termination of employment with State Farm.
Candidates who need to obtain Securities and other licensing will be in a non-exempt status while obtaining their licensing.
The annual rate of pay will be based on a 38.75 work week at an hourly rate based on applicable annualized salary.
This position will have a 12-month incumbency period beginning on the effective date of the position, which must be met before the employee can post for any other lateral State Farm position.
Posting for promotional positions are not subject to this incumbency period.
The incumbency period does not affect the at-will relationship between State Farm and the employee and does not create an employment contract, nor contractual rights.
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) or future need for this opportunity

Responsibilities

Identifying and advancing new business opportunities, consulting on cases and appointment strategies, and promoting ongoing Registered Agent's development.
Supporting growth in financial services through proactive engagement, guidance, and facilitating appointments or activities with Registered Agents that promote sales and business development.
Coordinating with internal and external teams, maintaining clear communication, and escalating complex cases or opportunities as appropriate
Supporting Registered Agents in using advanced financial services planning tools and conducting comprehensive financial discussions
Providing insights to shape support activities and respond to Registered Agents and market needs

Benefits

The fixed annual salary is $80,000 and employees are not eligible for annual merit increases.
Employees may be eligible for a geographic differential based on the location from which an employee is working.
Employees may be eligible to participate in incentive programs, including an annual bonus, once all licensing and securities sponsorship/registration is obtained.
The total compensation opportunity, including a fixed base salary and potential incentive pay eligibility for this position, may range from $80,000-$96,000 with the possibility for incentive earnings to exceed this range.
No amount of incentive compensation is guaranteed.
Candidates who need to obtain Securities and other licensing will be in a non-exempt status while obtaining their licensing.
The annual rate of pay will be based on a 38.75 work week at an hourly rate based on applicable annualized salary.
Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual bonus.
Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs.
State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.
All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more.
You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
Take a "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off.
With the 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, there will be plenty of time for you!
Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.