Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper•Petal, MS

13d

About The Position

Kemper is hiring a full-time Life Insurance Sales Agent in a field role in Petal, Mississippi. New, unlicensed agents receive paid training, study tools, and professional guidance to prepare for licensing exams. After becoming licensed, agents receive an established territory and book of existing customers. Compensation is pay-for-performance and includes a percentage of collected premiums and commissions on new sales, with opportunities to increase income through sales and recognition for superior performance. Agents serve modest-income families through personal visits with new and existing customers. The role combines insurance sales, premium collection, customer service, record keeping, and policy paperwork. New agents complete an onboarding development program with self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by their Sales Manager, as well as hands-on on-the-job training.

Requirements

Customer service experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with required auto insurance coverage.
Dependable vehicle for daily travel.
Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report, and drug screening.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conduct sales presentations, recommend products, and close new sales.
Prospect for new sales opportunities and grow the assigned territory through new sales.
Maintain strong customer relationships by collecting premiums on a pre-arranged schedule determined by the agent.
Respond promptly to service requests, including beneficiary changes, claims, and loans.
Keep records, account for money collected, and process policy paperwork.
Devote the time necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
Pursue continuous professional development in insurance products and sales effectiveness.