Insurance Agent Trainee

Life Insurance Sales AgentKemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe that a high-performing culture, combined with valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance, can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you will help provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company with a history spanning over 100 years. We are firmly committed to serving the insurance needs of modest-income families. Our strength lies in our dedication to frequent personal home visits with new and existing customers to collect premiums, conduct sales of new policies, and address other service needs.If you're passionate about serving the underserved, this is the career for you. Our agents gain personal satisfaction and community prestige by performing meaningful work that helps clients protect the people and property they cherish.With a pay-for-performance compensation model, agents have the opportunity to determine their own paycheck. As your skills and knowledge grow, so does your potential for increased income. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips.Kemper offers competitive benefits, including:Major Medical and Dental InsuranceGroup Life InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchPaid VacationEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramResponsibilities:Conducting sales presentations, recommending products, and closing new salesProspecting for new sales opportunitiesMaintaining strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule that you determineResponding promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loansRecord keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperworkAgent Expectations:Grow the assigned territory through new salesBuild strong working relationships with customersDevote the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the rolePursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectivenessMinimum Qualifications:Customer service experienceMust be at least 18 years of ageValid driver's license with required auto insurance coverageDependable vehicle for daily travelAbility to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screeningAuthorization to work in the United StatesPreparation:Licensing: We provide free access to study tools and professional guidance to help you prepare for licensing examsTraining: New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by your Sales ManagerOn-the-Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning your profession through hands-on experience