Sales Manager, Life Insurance

Kemper•Independence, MO

1d•$47,600 - $111,200

About The Position

Kemper is hiring a Life Insurance Sales Manager in Independence, Missouri, to recruit, develop, and lead insurance agents while driving territory growth through hands-on field leadership. The manager leads by example through direct, in-person sales and spends approximately 80% of their time in the field working with agents and customers. The role combines team leadership, coaching, recruiting, community networking, sales and service activity, and support for territory performance and compliance. The position offers a $25,000 base salary plus uncapped commission. Total on-target earnings typically range from $47,600 to $111,200 annually based on expected performance, with additional bonus opportunities. High performers may qualify for annual incentive trips, and the top 10% of performers may earn more than $220,000 annually. Kemper also offers leadership development, career advancement, training, technology, and field support.

Requirements

At least 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 work time in the field 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.
Network within the community to recruit talent and generate new business opportunities.
Support agents in achieving sales goals and expanding customer relationships to drive territory growth.
Monitor agent activity, identify coaching opportunities, and provide performance feedback.
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.
Personally conduct sales and service activities to support customer needs in territories without assigned agents.
Partner with the District Manager to share field insights, identify training needs, and improve territory performance.