District Manager, Life Insurance

Kemper • Hattiesburg, MS • 1d ago

Location(s)

Life-Professional Parkway-Hattiesburg-MS

Details

Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary:

Kemper Life is seeking a District Manager This individual manages a district agency channel and is responsible for revenue generation through the achievement of new business and persistence of insurance product policies. District Managers will achieve their revenue objectives by hiring and developing sales managers to effectively align and engage a network of agents.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieves expected/budgeted financial and product targets through appropriate planning and execution.

Recruits, supervises, and develops sales managers and agents/agencies.

Formulates and/or implements sales strategies based on agency needs and performance.

Creates, maintains, and develops a talent pipeline for sales managers, based on leadership potential and performance metrics.

Ensures proper recruitment and selection of agents to retain a highly qualified and productive agent workforce in the region.

Implements and shares best practices throughout the sales process to optimize revenue and growth and agency/account wallet share.

Ensures that direct and indirect reports are accountable to company policies and procedures.

Position Qualifications:

2+ years of multi-agency management or equivalent experience.

Fully licensed in Life, Health, Property and Casualty required.

Successful demonstration of 2 or more years of personnel management experience including hiring, training, employee development and managing through disciplinary action.

Successful leadership of 2 or more direct management reports.

This position will require work in our St. Louis, MO office location.

Requires travel as the business necessitates.

Position Competencies:

Successful District Managers frequently display the following competencies:

Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward in not clear.

Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Benefits:

Kemper offers competitive benefits including Group Life Insurance, Major Medical & Dental, Vision, Employee stock purchase program, Short-term & Long-term disability, 401(k) with company match. Superior performance is recognized through awards, prizes, and trips!

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

*Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated.

We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Our employees enjoy great benefits:

Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.

Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.

Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.

Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.

Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.

Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

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