Kemper Corporation

District Manager, Life Insurance

Kemper Corporation$62K — $146K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of leadership experience in a district, multi-unit, or multi-agency setting
  • Preferred background in insurance or financial services
  • Demonstrated success in leading and developing managers
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing team performance
  • Strong skills in recruiting and developing sales talent
  • Active Life, Health, and P&C licenses are required
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the field
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor Sales Managers across multiple agencies
  • Drive revenue growth, retention, and performance for the district
  • Recruit, coach, and develop a strong leadership team
  • Establish and scale a high-performing network of agents
  • Implement territory strategies based on identified market opportunities
  • Ensure community impact through local presence and support
  • Enhance productivity, profitability, and policy persistence
  • Maintain accountability and compliance across all teams
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term growth strategies

Benefits

  • Autonomy in team building and strategy development
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Clear career advancement opportunities
  • Access to a supportive, high-performance culture
Full Job Description
Location(s)
Birmingham, Alabama

Overview
Ready to lead leaders and scale a high-performing sales organization? As a District Manager at Kemper, you'll own a multi-agency territory, develop Sales Managers, and drive revenue growth at scale-while shaping the future of your district and your career.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and develop Sales Managers across your district
  • Drive revenue growth, retention, and performance across multiple agencies
  • Recruit, coach, develop and build a strong leadership bench
  • Scale a high-performing network of insurance agents
  • Execute territory strategies based on market opportunities
  • Community impact and local presence are key
  • Improve productivity, profitability, and policy persistence
  • Ensure accountability and compliance across teams
  • Partner with senior leadership on long-term growth strategy


What Success Looks Like
  • District consistently meets or exceeds revenue and growth targets
  • Strong pipeline of high-performing Sales Managers
  • Increased agent productivity and retention
  • Scalable, sustainable agency model across the territory


Qualifications
  • 2+ years of district, multi-unit, or multi-agency leadership experience
  • Insurance or financial services background preferred
  • Proven success leading leaders (e.g., Sales Managers)
  • Track record of driving revenue growth and team performance
  • Strong experience recruiting and developing sales talent
  • Active Life, Health, and P&C licenses required
  • Comfortable with regular field travel
  • Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills


Why Join Kemper?
  • Lead and scale an entire district operation
  • Autonomy to build your team and shape strategy
  • Clear path for career growth and advancement
  • Supportive, high-performance culture

Compensation:
Total on-target earnings (OTE) typically range from $62,700 to $146,200 annually based on expected performance. $35,000 base salary plus commission with no earnings limit. Earnings are driven by new business growth and expanding relationships within an existing customer base, with additional upside through multiple bonus opportunities. High performers may also qualify for annual incentive trips. High performers may exceed the stated range, with top 10% of employees earning $334,000+ annually.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

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About Kemper Corporation

Kemper Corporation is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and other financial products and services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Kemper's property and casualty insurance products include personal and commercial auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and renters insurance. The company's life and health insurance products include individual life insurance, group life insurance, and health insurance. Kemper Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, which include Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty, and Kemper Life.
Learn more about Kemper Corporation
Size
10,300 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$409.9 million
5 Year Trend
+17.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
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