Overview
Role:
Life Insurance Sales Agent
Location:
Oak Grove, Louisiana
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.
Employment Type:
Full-Time with Benefits
Work Arrangement:
Field Role
Responsibilities
Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (an agency) with an established book of business and existing customers.
Day-to-day activities include conducting sales presentations, recommending products, and closing new sales.
Prospecting for new sales opportunities.
Maintaining strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule you determine.
Responding promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork.
Agent Expectations
Grow the assigned territory through new sales.
Build strong working relationships with customers.
Devote the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
Customer service experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with required auto insurance coverage.
Dependable vehicle for daily travel.
Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Preparation
Licensing: We provide free access to study tools and professional guidance to help you prepare for licensing exams.
Training: New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by your Sales Manager.
On-the-Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning your profession through hands-on experience.
Benefits
Major Medical and Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Company and Equal Opportunity 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.
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Life Insurance Sales Agent
Location:
Oak Grove, Louisiana
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.
Employment Type:
Full-Time with Benefits
Work Arrangement:
Field Role
Responsibilities
Agents are set up for success by being assigned a territory (an agency) with an established book of business and existing customers.
Day-to-day activities include conducting sales presentations, recommending products, and closing new sales.
Prospecting for new sales opportunities.
Maintaining strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule you determine.
Responding promptly to service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
Record keeping, accounting for money collected, and processing policy paperwork.
Agent Expectations
Grow the assigned territory through new sales.
Build strong working relationships with customers.
Devote the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
Customer service experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with required auto insurance coverage.
Dependable vehicle for daily travel.
Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Preparation
Licensing: We provide free access to study tools and professional guidance to help you prepare for licensing exams.
Training: New agents complete an onboarding development program that includes self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by your Sales Manager.
On-the-Job Training: Earn a paycheck while learning your profession through hands-on experience.
Benefits
Major Medical and Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Company and Equal Opportunity 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.
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