What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative, Life Insurance position at Kemper Corporation?
About Kemper
Kemper is a diversified insurance holding company that specializes in serving the insurance needs of modest-income families. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance are key to our success.
Our strength lies within our dedication to frequent personal visits with our customers in their homes for premium collection and other service needs. This career could be for you if you're passionate about serving the under-served.
Life Insurance Sales Agent Role
We're looking for talented individuals to join our team as Life Insurance Sales Agents. As an agent, you'll start with a paid license preparation/training period and then begin working with an already existing book of business. You'll have the opportunity to grow the business through your work and dedication.
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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sales presentations, recommending products, closing sales, and using our Customer Care Sales Model
- Continuously prospecting for sales opportunities
- Collecting premiums from policyholders, based on a pre-arranged schedule
- Responding promptly to policyholder service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, loans, etc.
- Appropriately keeping records, accounting for money collected, and processing paperwork
Day-to-Day Activities
- Maintain relationships with customers and prospects
- Grow the agency size through sales efforts
- Devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
- Commit to ongoing development of knowledge and skills
Benefits
- 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
Requirements
- Customer service experience
- The 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 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
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization.
