Sales Trainee (Group Insurance) - Multiple Locations

Mutual of Omaha; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Work-life balance with vacation and holidays

No sponsorship required

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a motivated Sales Trainee in Omaha, Nebraska. This role offers a dynamic training program that focuses on building essential skills for selling group insurance products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong drive for results, be willing to relocate, and must achieve licensed agent status within 60 days. Opportunities to collaborate with experienced sales representatives and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully achieve criteria of Sales Trainee Program.
• Must possess or attain licensed agent/producer status within 60 days.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the work period and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a dynamic training program for selling Group Insurance products.
• Collaborate with experienced sales representatives for insights.
• Develop strong connections with internal business partners.
• Develop connections with internal business partners and gain knowledge of product offerings and market positioning.
• Master tools and processes, including quoting systems and underwriting workflows, to complete proposals and coordinate with Home Office.

Skills

Strong drive to achieve results

Ability to work independently

Collaborative mindset

Willingness to relocate

Knowledge of Insurance/Financial Services

Tools

Quoting systems

Underwriting workflows

Job description

Mutual of Omaha serves over 39,000 employer groups - and the group market continues to grow. Our Sales Trainee Program provides coaching and development you need to build relationships and help you effectively sell group insurance products to brokers across the country. Our program will develop you into a successful sales rep by providing the mentorship and tools needed - it’s up to you to capitalize on them.

If you have the power to exceed expectations, and build gainful relationships, combine your power with ours and see how far you can go.

Learn More About This Opportunity!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.
  

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Mutual of Omaha embraces a set of core values called the "Values for Success." These values set the standard for how we deal with customers and how we treat each other, and all associates are expected to contribute to the achievement of business objectives by living Mutual's "Values for Success." In addition, all associates are expected to exhibit engagement and accountability and to contribute to the alignment of business objectives across the organization utilizing measurements as a tool.

• Engage in a dynamic training program designed to build essential skills and expertise for successfully selling Group Insurance products to brokers, combining self-study, interactive classroom learning, and hands‑on projects.
• Collaborate with experienced sales representatives to gain real‑world insights into marketing strategies, client engagement, and broker relationships. Participate in rotations across sales offices to broaden industry exposure and deepen market understanding.
• Actively contribute to training sessions through discussions, goal‑setting, and progress evaluations, ensuring continuous personal and professional growth.
• Develop strong connections with internal business partners while gaining in-depth knowledge of product offerings and market positioning.
• Master key tools and processes, including quoting systems and underwriting workflows, to ensure the seamless completion of proposals, paperwork, and coordination between field teams and the Home Office.
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Ability to successfully achieve criteria of Sales Trainee Program.
• Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve results, leveraging a competitive mindset to excel in both individual and team environments. Highly motivated to meet and exceed goals, with a proven ability to work independently to deliver results and collaboratively to contribute to team success.
• Must possess or attain licensed agent/producer status within 60 days of entry into the job.
• Relocation is required: This role could require you to relocate for our Sales Trainee program and upon successful completion of the Sales Trainee Program (or earlier, at management’s discretion) you may be asked to relocate to another Group Insurance Office based on the business needs at that time.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the work period and a valid driver's license. Access to reliable transportation in order to attend meetings on short notice and travel within assigned territory.
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
  

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of the Insurance/Financial Services industry, products and marketing practices
  

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at [e-mail]. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

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