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Sales Agent roles on CPT put you in front of real clients, quotas, and commission structures while your DSO-authorized work experience counts toward your degree. CPT requires a direct tie between the sales position and your academic program, so your offer letter, job description, and enrollment must align before your DSO can approve it.
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
Join the Austin Fitzpatrick State Farm Team – Customer Service & Insurance Support (Agent Internship)
At Austin Fitzpatrick State Farm, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service and insurance solutions to our valued customers. We’re seeking a motivated, personable individual to join our team in a vital customer service role with real growth potential—and a path toward owning your own State Farm office.
About the Role
This is an agent internship designed to help you build the skills, relationships, and experience needed to become a future State Farm agent. As a key member of our agency, you will serve as the welcoming face and voice for customers—helping them with their needs, answering questions, and introducing them to valuable insurance products, including life insurance and other coverage options. Your ability to engage customers and identify opportunities to strengthen their protection through upselling will be an important part of your role.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers warmly in person and over the phone, directing them to the right team members.
- Assist customers by providing information about insurance products and services.
- Identify opportunities/upsell to recommend additional insurance coverage—such as life insurance—based on customer needs.
- Manage incoming inquiries and maintain accurate customer records.
- Support the team with administrative tasks and special projects as needed.
- Provide exceptional customer service and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask efficiently.
- Comfortable having conversations about insurance products and service options.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with a $30,000 base salary guaranteed plus commission.
- Occasional flexibility to work from home when needed.
- A supportive and inclusive team environment focused on growth and success.
- Hands-on mentorship and training as you work toward owning your own State Farm office.
Compensation
$40,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Our Mission & Services
My team’s mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. We are located in Fayetteville, NC, helping customers with their insurance and financial services needs, including:
- Auto insurance
- Home insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement planning
If you’re ready to join a respected agency where you can grow your skills, make meaningful connections, and build a rewarding career with a goal of owning your own State Farm office, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Austin Fitzpatrick State Farm family!
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Does a Sales Agent role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but your school's DSO must confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum, not just related to it. Sales Agent positions align most naturally with business, marketing, and communications programs. You'll need to provide a written job description showing client-facing responsibilities, and your program coordinator may need to co-sign the authorization request alongside your DSO.
Can I work on commission as an F-1 student on CPT?
Yes, commission-based compensation is permitted on CPT as long as the employment relationship is properly documented. The offer letter must specify your employer, work location, hours, and start and end dates. Purely independent contractor arrangements with no guaranteed hours create CPT eligibility problems, since SEVP expects a verifiable employer-employee relationship reflected on your I-20.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my sales territory or work location changes?
A change in work location, especially to a different state or metro area, may require your DSO to update your I-20 and issue a new CPT authorization. Remote sales roles are generally easier to manage, but any material change to your employment terms should be reported to your DSO immediately to avoid an unintentional status violation under SEVP guidelines.
How do I find Sales Agent employers open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Sales Agent openings by employers with work authorization experience. Many sales employers are unfamiliar with CPT specifically, so identifying companies that have previously hired international students saves significant time. You'll still need to confirm each employer understands that CPT authorization comes from your school, not from a government filing the employer initiates.
Does CPT for a Sales Agent role count against my OPT eligibility?
Only if you use CPT full-time for 12 months or more. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't affect your OPT eligibility at all. Full-time CPT up to 11 months and 29 days also preserves OPT. If your Sales Agent CPT crosses the 12-month full-time threshold, you lose your 12-month post-completion OPT entirely, so track your authorized hours carefully.