Sales Trainee (Group Insurance) - Multiple Locations

Location: Nebraska
Work Type: Full Time Regular
Job No: 503610
Categories: Sales
Application Closes: Open Until Filled

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.

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  • Upon licensing, $50,000 plus commission
  • Benefits and Perks, 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
  • Regular associates working 40 hours a week can earn up to 15 days of vacation each year.
  • Regular associates receive 11 paid holidays in 2025, which includes 2 floating holidays that are added to your prorated personal time to be used at your discretion.
  • Regular associates are provided sick leave through the use of personal time. Associates working 40 hours a week can receive up to 40 hours of personal time in 2025, which is prorated based on the start date. Additionally you will receive two floating holidays in 2025 by way of personal time that may be used at your discretion.
  • Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

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.

  • Engage in a dynamic training program designed to build essential skills and expertise for successfully selling Group Insurance products to brokers, combining self-study, interactive classroom learning, and hands-on projects.
  • Collaborate with experienced sales representatives to gain real-world insights into marketing strategies, client engagement, and broker relationships. Participate in rotations across sales offices to broaden industry exposure and deepen market understanding.
  • Actively contribute to training sessions through discussions, goal-setting, and progress evaluations, ensuring 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 the seamless completion of proposals, paperwork, and coordination between field teams and the Home Office.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • Ability to successfully achieve criteria of Sales Trainee Program.
  • Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve results, leveraging a competitive mindset to excel in both individual and team environments. Highly motivated to meet and exceed goals, with a proven ability to work independently to deliver results and collaboratively to contribute to team success.
  • Must possess or attain licensed agent/producer status within 60 days of entry into the job.
  • Relocation is required: This role could require you to relocate for our Sales Trainee program and upon successful completion of the Sales Trainee Program (or earlier, at management’s discretion) you may be asked to relocate to another Group Insurance Office based on the business needs at that time.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the work period and a valid driver's license. Access to reliable transportation in order to attend meetings on short notice and travel within assigned territory.
  • You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.

PREFERRED:

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

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! 

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

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