Sales Trainee (Group Insurance) - Multiple Locations
We are seeking competitive relationship driven individuals for our Employee Benefit Sales Trainee Program. Our Sales Trainees take part in a comprehensive 12 month training program to develop skills and competencies to successfully wholesale Group Insurance benefits to brokers. Each Sales Trainee will be assigned a mentor to guide them through the program while gaining real world sales experience and exposure to the group insurance industry.
Mutual of Omaha serves over 39,000 employer groups – and the group market continues to grow. Our Sales Trainee Program provides coaching and development you need to build relationships and help you effectively sell group insurance products to brokers across the country. Our program will develop you into a successful sales rep by providing the mentorship and tools needed – it’s up to you to capitalize on them.
If you have the power to exceed expectations, and build gainful relationships, combine your power with ours and see how far you can go.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Mutual of Omaha embraces a set of core values called the "Values for Success." These values set the standard for how we deal with customers and how we treat each other and all associates are expected to contribute to the achievement of business objectives by living Mutual's "Values for Success." In addition, all associates are expected to exhibit engagement and accountability and to contribute to the alignment of business objectives across the organization utilizing measurements as a tool.
- Participates in a comprehensive program to develop skills and competencies to successfully sell Group Insurance products to brokers. Completes self-study, classroom training and on-site experience projects according to curriculum. Effectively contributes to classroom discussions. Participates in goal-setting and progress evaluation meetings.
- Obtains direct experience by working with seasoned sales representatives to market Group Insurance products to brokers and clients. May rotate between Group Insurance sales offices as a required part of the program.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal business partners. Develops a high level of working knowledge about offered products.
- Masters the quoting system and underwriting processes in order to oversee the completion of content, proposals and paper work flow throughout the field and Home Office.
- Stay abreast of industry and government changes affecting group insurance and maintain an awareness of existing and developing market trends.
ABOUT YOU:
- You help promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within the department and the larger organization. You value different ideas and opinions. You listen courageously and remain curious in all that you do.
- You are able to work remotely and have access to high-speed internet.
- Must be located in United States or Puerto Rico.
- Ability to successfully achieve criteria of Sales Trainee Program.
- Competitive personality and desire to win.
- Must possess or attain licensed agent/producer status within 60 days of entry into the job.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills.
- Highly self-motivated and results-oriented with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Access to reliable transportation in order to attend meetings on short notice and travel within assigned territory.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the work period and a valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in operating a PC and related software and databases.
We recognize that people come with diverse experience and talent beyond just the requirements of the job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. If your experience is relevant to what you see listed, please consider applying – we’d love to hear from you!
VALUABLE EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of the Insurance/Financial Services industry, products and marketing practices.
- Bachelor's degree.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- $50,000 plus commission.
- Unlimited income potential, plus base salary, travel and expense account, 401(k).
- A diverse workplace where associates feel a sense of belonging. To learn more about our commitment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit our website
- An organization that feels like a small, close-knit community and has the strength of a Fortune 500 company.
- Real world experience, not just classroom training.
- Dedicated mentor from our Sales Leadership Academy that will train you through our apprentice style program.
- Tuition reimbursement, training and career development.
- Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare needs.
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
- Flexible work schedules with a healthy amount of paid time off.
- For more information regarding available benefits, please visit our Career Site.
- Regular associates working 40 hours a week can earn up to 15 days of vacation each year.
- Regular associates receive 9 paid holidays in 2023.
- Regular associates are provided sick leave through the use of personal time. Associates working 40 hours a week can receive up to 56 hours of personal time in 2023, prorated based on start date.
- Recognized as a certified Great Place to Work®.