Sales Trainee (Group Insurance) - Multiple Locations

Mutual of Omaha11 months ago
Omaha, NE, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Sales Trainee (Group Insurance) is a full-time, regular position offered across multiple locations including Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and more. This program, offered by Mutual of Omaha, is designed to develop you into a successful sales representative by providing mentorship, comprehensive training, and the tools necessary to sell group insurance products to brokers nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage in a dynamic training program combining self-study, interactive classroom learning, and hands-on projects to build essential skills for selling Group Insurance products.
  • Collaborate with experienced sales representatives and participate in rotations across sales offices to broaden industry exposure and deepen market understanding.
  • Actively contribute in training sessions through discussions, goal-setting, and progress evaluations to ensure continuous personal and professional growth.
  • Develop strong connections with internal business partners while gaining in-depth knowledge of product offerings and market positioning.
  • Master key tools and processes, including quoting systems and underwriting workflows, to ensure seamless proposal preparation and coordination between field teams and the Home Office.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to successfully meet the criteria of the Sales Trainee Program.
  • Strong drive to achieve results with a competitive mindset and proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Must possess or attain licensed agent/producer status within 60 days of starting the role.
  • Willingness to relocate as the position may require moves for training and future business needs.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the work period with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion by valuing diverse ideas, opinions, and practicing active listening.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Knowledge of the Insurance/Financial Services industry, including products and marketing practices.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Upon licensing, $50,000 plus commission.
  • Benefits: 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
  • Up to 15 days of vacation per year for regular associates working 40 hours per week.
  • 11 paid holidays in 2025, including 2 floating holidays added to your prorated personal time.
  • Sick leave available through personal time (up to 40 hours in 2025, prorated based on start date) plus two additional floating holidays.
  • Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment now or at any future point.

Required Skills

Relationship Building
Training and Development
Customer Engagement
Sales
Insurance Product Knowledge