Sales Representative, Life Insurance

Kemper - Indianola, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianola, MS

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

As a Life Insurance Sales Agent at Kemper, you will play a crucial role in servicing the insurance needs of modest-income families. This full-time field role involves conducting sales presentations, building relationships with customers, and managing an established book of business. You will have the opportunity to grow your income through a pay-for-performance model while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Responsibilities

• Conducting sales presentations and recommending products to potential clients.
• Closing sales and utilizing the Customer Care Sales Model effectively.
• Continuously prospecting for new sales opportunities.
• Collecting premiums from policyholders according to a pre-arranged schedule.
• Responding promptly to policyholder service requests such as beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
• Maintaining accurate records and accounting for money collected, as well as processing necessary paperwork.
• Increasing the agency size and building strong working relationships with customers.
• Devoting necessary time to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Committing to ongoing development of knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Customer service experience is required.
• 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 is necessary.
• Dependable vehicle is required as daily travel is part of the job.
• Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report check, and drug screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sales or insurance industry is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Group Life Insurance
• Major Medical & Dental
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program