Insurance Agency Sales Professional

Licensed Insurance Sales AgentLocation(s): Fort Smith, ArkansasKemper 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 a high-performing culture, 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 are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.Employment Type: Full-Time with BenefitsWork Arrangement: Field RoleKemper is a diversified insurance holding company that has been in business for 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.Kemper Life is actively seeking licensed agents to join our field sales teams. As a licensed insurance agent, you will be assigned an established book of business that provides prospecting opportunities for new sales and immediate income through a collections commission for premiums collected each month. With Kemper's pay-for-performance compensation model, agents have the opportunity to determine their own income. Exceptional performance is also recognized through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips.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.BenefitsMajor Medical and Dental InsuranceGroup Life InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchPaid VacationEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramGreat work-life balance. Benefit from autonomy in managing your customer visits and premium collection scheduleCareer growth and promotional opportunitiesLicensed Agent Bonus ProgramThrough Kemper's Licensed Agent Bonus Program, new agents who are licensed to sell all Kemper Life Products will be eligible for up to $4,750 in bonuses during their first year.$750 bonus when hired and assigned to an agency$1,500 bonus after six production months$2,500 bonus after 12 production months* To qualify for these bonuses, agents must maintain a $200 average monthly issued premium and be an active employee in good standing. Agents must be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life products in his/her resident state. The Licensed Agent Bonus Program is not available to rehires or agents with temporary licenses.Coordinating home visits and 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 QualificationsMust be fully licensed to sell all Kemper Life's products (Life, Health, P&C)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 StatesKemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.