Location(s)
Pine Hill, AL
Details
Kemper 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.
Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: Field Role
Career and Opportunity: Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company. We are firmly committed to servicing the insurance needs of modest-income families. Our strength lies within our dedication to frequent personal visits with our customers in their homes for premium collection and other service needs.
You'll start with a paid license preparation/training period! As an Insurance Sales Agent, you will begin with an already existing book of business and have the exciting opportunity to grow the business through your work and dedication.
Are you passionate about serving the under-served? This career could be for you! Our Agents gain personal satisfaction and prestige in the community by performing meaningful work to help our clients protect the ones they love and the things they own.
With a pay for performance compensation model, Agents have a chance to write their own paycheck with increasing income opportunity as skills and knowledge grow. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and trips.
Benefits: Kemper offers competitive benefits including Group Life Insurance, Major Medical & Dental, Short-term & Long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, Paid Vacation, Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Responsibilities:
Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (called an agency) with an established book of in-force business.
Day-to-day activities: Conducting sales presentations, recommending products, closing sales, and using our Customer Care Sales ModelContinuously prospecting for sales opportunitiesCollecting premiums from policyholders, based on a pre-arranged scheduleResponding promptly to policyholder service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, loans, etc.Appropriately keeping records, accounting for money collected, and processing paperwork Our agents are expected to: Increase the agency sizeBuild strong working relationships with customersDevote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the positionCommit to ongoing development of knowledge and skills Minimum qualifications: Customer service experienceThe ability to visit customers and prospects door-to-doorMust be at least 18 years of ageValid driver's license with 100k/300k auto insurance coverageDependable vehicle as daily travel is requiredAbility to pass a background check, motor vehicle report check and drug screeningAuthorized to work in the United States Preparation: Licensing -We provide assistance and guidance to those who are preparing to sit for licensing exams.Basic Training - New agents complete a basic development program that includes self-study, classroom time, role-play, and extensive fieldwork.On-the-job training allows new agents to earn a paycheck while learning their profession Opportunity is knocking. Don't let it pass you by!
Kemper 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.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.