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