Sales Manager, Life Insurance

Kemper • Birmingham, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kemper is seeking a motivated leader to join their team as a Life Insurance Sales Manager. This role involves recruiting, developing, and leading a team of insurance agents while driving territory growth through hands-on field leadership. The ideal candidate will enjoy coaching others, building relationships, and leading by example, spending a significant amount of time in the field with agents to support their success and advance their own career.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance sales, sales leadership, field training, or a related role
• Active Life, Health, Property, and Casualty insurance licenses in required states
• Proven success recruiting, developing, and coaching sales professionals
• Strong leadership, communication, and performance management skills
• Comfortable spending approximately 80% of your time in the field working directly with agents and customers
• Valid driver's license, dependable personal vehicle, and minimum 100k/300k auto liability insurance coverage
• Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle report check, and drug screening
• Authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain a high-performing team of insurance agents
• Lead by example through active in-person sales, including door-to-door prospecting and in-home customer presentations
• Coach agents through regular field ride-alongs, providing real-time sales training and development
• Build a strong local presence by networking within the community to recruit talent and generate new business opportunities
• Drive territory growth by supporting agents in achieving sales goals and expanding customer relationships
• Monitor agent activity, identify coaching opportunities, and provide performance feedback to improve results
• Conduct field and phone-based business reviews to reinforce compliance, customer engagement, and effective sales practices
• Demonstrate and reinforce the use of company technology, sales tools, and business processes
• Support customer needs in territories without assigned agents by personally conducting sales and service activities
• Partner with the District Manager to share field insights, identify training needs, and improve overall territory performance

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus uncapped commission and multiple bonus opportunities
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive, high-performance culture focused on coaching and growth
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while building a successful team
• Comprehensive training, technology, and field support to help you succeed
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed