Sales Manager

Location(s): Alpharetta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Downers Grove, Illinois

Position Summary:

The Sales Manager works closely with the Sales Executives (SE) coaching, consulting, and developing. Helping to reinforce the Kemper Auto Sales model (coaching), Guiding the SE in optimizing decisions around sales activities (consulting), and shepherding the team of SE's to continue individual growth. Ultimately, the Sales Manager is guiding the Sales Knot toward executing on and accomplishing the defined objectives. This position requires regular travel in the IL, GA, PA and CT territory.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for sales employee hiring, training, and development to ensure a productive and effective sales team is working together on initiatives in support of overall company goals. Effective leadership, communication and collaboration with various departments and support functions are critical to this role. This position will cover IL, GA, PA and CT.

Position Qualifications:

• Five+ years of insurance experience (P&C preferred) as an individual contributor, management role preferred; Demonstrated track record of success in sales. Commercial Auto lines experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of insurance operations: underwriting, claims, marketing, and product.
• Required to possess effective communication skills
• Must be flexible in nature and a highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to manipulate, segment and interpret report data through spreadsheets.
• Highly skilled and effective at time management.
• Should possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills and be a logical problem solver.
• The range for this position is $95,900 to $159,700. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
• This position is a remote role. Work can be conducted out of a home office in the GA, IL, PA or CT territory. This position requires regular travel in the IL, GA, PA and CT territory. The qualified candidate will need to be able to travel within the area regularly.
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity.

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 is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. 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.

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