Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life Insurance

Major Medical & Dental

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

A financial services company seeks a Sales Representative for Life Insurance in Nacogdoches, Texas. This role involves conducting sales presentations and effectively managing an existing client base. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills and be able to travel for door-to-door sales. Performance-driven compensation with competitive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with appropriate auto insurance coverage.
• Dependable vehicle required due to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sales presentations and close sales.
• Continuously prospect for new sales opportunities.
• Collect premiums from policyholders.

Skills

Customer service experience

Door-to-door sales ability

Strong relationship building

Job description

Job Details

• Title: Sales Representative, Life Insurance
• Company: Kemper
• Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: Field Role
• Salary: $65,000 – $89,000

Role Overview

Role: Life Insurance Sales Agent. You will start with an existing book of business and have the opportunity to grow this business through your dedicated work.

Agents are paid for performance with a compensation model that allows increasing income as your skills grow. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes and trips.

Opportunity is knocking. Don’t let it pass you by!

Responsibilities

• Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, close sales using the Customer Care Sales Model.
• Continuously prospect for sales opportunities.
• Collect premiums from policyholders on a pre‑arranged schedule.
• Respond promptly to customer service requests (beneficiary changes, claims, loans, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of money collected and process paperwork.

Day to Day Activities

• Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, close sales and use our Customer Care Sales Model.
• Continuously prospect for sales opportunities.
• Collect premiums from policyholders, based on a pre‑arranged schedule.
• Respond promptly to policyholder service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, loans, etc.
• Appropriately keep records, accounting for money collected, and process paperwork.

Our Agents Are Expected To

• Increase the agency size.
• Build strong working relationships with customers.
• Devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Commit to ongoing development of knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Ability to visit customers and prospects door‑to‑door.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license with 100k/300k auto insurance coverage.
• Dependable vehicle as daily travel is required.
• Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report check and drug screening.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preparation

• Licensing – We provide assistance and guidance for those 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.

Benefits

Kemper offers competitive benefits including Group Life Insurance, Major Medical & Dental, Short‑term & Long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match, Paid Vacation, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.