Sales Manager, Life Insurance

Kemper Corporation; Troy (AL); Híbrido; USD 48 000 - 111 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

Kemper Corporation in Troy, Alabama seeks a Life Insurance Sales Manager to recruit, develop, and lead a team of agents while driving territory growth. You will spend most of your time in the field, coaching, training, and presenting in-home sales discussions.

You will build local relationships, monitor performance, ensure compliance, and use company tools and processes to achieve aggressive sales goals and strong customer outcomes.

Qualificações

• 2+ years in insurance sales or sales leadership
• Active Life, Health, Property and Casualty licenses
• Proven recruiting and coaching ability
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to spend ~80% in the field
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Authorized to work in the United States

Responsabilidades

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain a high-performing team of insurance agents
• Lead in-person sales, including door-to-door and in-home presentations
• Coach agents through field ride-alongs and training
• Build local presence to recruit talent and generate new business
• Drive territory growth and expand customer relationships
• Monitor activity and provide performance feedback
• Conduct field and phone-based reviews to reinforce compliance and sales practices
• Demonstrate use of company tools and processes
• Support customer needs in gaps with field sales and service
• Partner with District Manager to share insights and improve territory

Conhecimentos

Insurance sales experience

Recruiting

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Field work

Background check clearance

Work authorization

Formação académica

Insurance licenses (Life, Health, Property, Casualty)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location(s) Troy, Alabama

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.

Overview:

Ready to lead, grow, and make a real impact? Join Kemper as a Life Insurance Sales Manager, where you'll recruit, develop, and lead a team of agents while driving territory growth through hands-on field leadership. This role is ideal for a motivated leader who enjoys coaching others, building relationships, and leading by example. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside agents in the field, helping them succeed while growing your own career.

What You'll Do:

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain a high-performing team of insurance agents
• Lead by example through active in-person sales, including door-to-door prospecting and in-home customer presentations
• Coach agents through regular field ride-alongs, providing real-time sales training and development
• Build a strong local presence by networking within the community to recruit talent and generate new business opportunities
• Drive territory growth by supporting agents in achieving sales goals and expanding customer relationships
• Monitor agent activity, identify coaching opportunities, and provide performance feedback to improve results
• Conduct field and phone-based business reviews to reinforce compliance, customer engagement, and effective sales practices
• Demonstrate and reinforce the use of company technology, sales tools, and business processes
• Support customer needs in territories without assigned agents by personally conducting sales and service activities
• Partner with the District Manager to share field insights, identify training needs, and improve overall territory performance

What Success Looks Like:

• Consistently achieves or exceeds territory sales goals
• Builds and retains a strong, high-performing team of agents
• Develops agents through effective coaching and hands-on field leadership
• Maintains high levels of compliance and customer satisfaction
• Creates a positive, accountable, and results-driven team culture
• Builds strong community relationships that generate both sales and recruiting opportunities

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance sales, sales leadership, field training, or a related role
• Active Life, Health, Property, and Casualty insurance licenses in required states
• Proven success recruiting, developing, and coaching sales professionals
• Strong leadership, communication, and performance management skills
• Comfortable spending approximately 80% of your time in the field working directly with agents and customers
• Valid driver's license, dependable personal vehicle, and minimum 100k/300k auto liability insurance coverage
• Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report check, and drug screening
• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Kemper?

Competitive pay plus uncapped commission and multiple bonus opportunities Leadership development and career advancement opportunities Supportive, high-performance culture focused on coaching and growth Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while building a successful team Comprehensive training, technology, and field support to help you succeed

Compensation:

Total on‑target earnings (OTE) typically range from $47,600 to $111,200 annually based on expected performance, including a $25,000 base salary plus uncapped commission. Earnings are driven by new business growth and expanding relationships within an existing customer base, with additional upside through multiple bonus opportunities. High performers may also qualify for annual incentive trips. Top performers may exceed the stated range, with the top 10% earning $220,000+ annually.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

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.

Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy‑to‑use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

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We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V Eligible employees may enjoy benefits such as:

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on position classification, scheduled hours, work location, temporary or contingent status, independent contractor status, SkillBridge participation, and applicable plan terms.