With a WoodmenLife sales career, you’ll help protect the financial future of others and make a difference in your hometown. You’ll also have the freedom to do business at your pace.
Explore our benefits, resources, and opportunities to grow your new career today.
We’re proud of the work our sales team has done in making a positive impact on the lives of our members. As a not-for-profit organization, WoodmenLife has assets of $11.1 billion* and $39.3 billion of insurance in force. For more than 130 years, we have focused on giving back to communities.
As a Sales Representative, you have the opportunity to help protect individuals and families from financial hardship and help them achieve their financial goals.
Spend every day doing what you love. From unlimited earning potential to the ultimate career flexibility, your dream role may be closer than you think.
Build your own business helping clients meet their financial goals
Get paid for the work you do, not the hours you put in
Set your own hours
Enjoy a benefits package (for those who qualify)
Choose your target market
Advance your expertise and product offerings
Ability to earn multiple bonuses and recognition trips
Prepare families for the future
Make a lasting impact in your local community
Receive local and national support and mentoring
Our Representatives are the core of WoodmenLife’s future. They are responsible for growing our customer base, providing stellar customer service and serving the communities where they live and work.
Sell life insurance and retirement products
Develop leads
Re-evaluate customer needs on an annual basis
Listen to members to understand their financial needs and ensure a smooth sales process
Personally deliver death benefits to local families
Maintain and grow member base
Present flags and awards to local nonprofit organizations and individuals
Support local chapters in community service and fundraising efforts
Build lasting relationships with members and help them reach their financial goals
Being a sales representative requires a background that demonstrates the following minimum knowledge, skills, talents, and traits:
Ability to obtain state insurance licenses (life, health, variable contracts) and satisfactorily pass a background check and/or insurance licensing verification
Ability to work independently
High school diploma
Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
Strong interpersonal, written communication, oral communication, and listening skills
Ability to engage well with others and be passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience
This is a commission-based contract opportunity. WoodmenLife offers a benefits package for those who qualify. WoodmenLife requires candidates to complete a criminal background check, credit check, drug screen and reference checks. Any contract offer will be contingent upon successfully passing these screenings. Representatives are independent contractors and are not employees of WoodmenLife. However, certain full-time life insurance sales agents may be treated as statutory employees for employment tax purposes (See: IRS Publication 15-A).
WoodmenLife is committed to excellence in diversity by creating an inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, advancement opportunities, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its representatives live.
*As of Dec. 31, 2022; liabilities $9.4 billion.
Our goal is to help you live your best life. By providing an excellent benefits package if you qualify, you’ll see our commitment to making sure you enjoy your work and have plenty of quality time for the ones you love.
Uncapped Commission + Bonuses
With a 100% commission base, you have unlimited earning potential and opportunities for multiple monetary bonuses throughout the year. You are compensated for the work you do, not the hours you put in.
Be Your Own Boss
As an independent contractor, you will be in charge of your own career - from setting your hours to determining how you will impact your community. With our leadership development courses, you'll also have the opportunity to grow your career and advance into leadership positions.
Health and Retirement
We offer a competitive benefits package for those who qualify, designed to support you and your family, including but not limited to:
401(k) with up to 5% match +
service-related contributions
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive
WoodmenLife values our differences and respect what each of us brings to the table. We are committed to diversity and to providing opportunities for growth, leadership and service to all.
Training
You’ll receive training on the products we offer and sales processes we use to help you build your independent career. We provide onboarding and ongoing training throughout the year for continuous development, with additional support from our Home Office Sales Development and Training team.
Support During Licensing
You’ll receive support and resources as you pursue the necessary licensing to sell our products.
Ninety-eight percent of WoodmenLife members say they consider the service they receive from their Sales Representative at the time of the sale to be “extremely” or “very” helpful, according to the 2022 LIMRA Customer Assurance Program survey. Forbes has recognized us as one of America’s best insurance companies, making it easier for you to tell the WoodmenLife story and sell the products we offer.
Life insurance can help provide the financial security your clients want their loved ones to have after they’re gone.
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Help your clients reach their goals.
Supplemental health insurance is available to help your clients meet their needs.
As a Sales Representative, you’ll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with members and help them reach their financial goals.
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