Insurance Agent Trainee

Kemper•Nacogdoches, TX

About The Position

Kemper is hiring a full-time Life Insurance Sales Agent in Nacogdoches, Texas. This field role serves modest-income families through frequent personal visits to new and existing customers. New, unlicensed agents receive paid training and support preparing for licensing exams. After becoming licensed, agents are assigned an established territory and book of business, collect monthly premiums, provide customer service, and earn a percentage of collected premiums and commissions on new sales. Compensation is performance-based, with opportunities for increased income and recognition through awards, prizes, and company-sponsored trips. Agents receive onboarding that includes self-study, classroom instruction, and field mentoring by a Sales Manager, as well as hands-on, paid on-the-job training.

Requirements

Customer service experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license and 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.
Collect premiums from existing customers on a pre-arranged schedule determined by the agent.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
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.