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Western & Southern Financial Group


Inside Sales (Full time, Onsite- Cincinnati, OH)

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Recruitment began on October 8, 2025
and the job listing Expires on April 8, 2026
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Sales Representative (Full-Time Opportunity)

What are we looking for?

Location: Downtown Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Salary: $48,000/year (Salary + Incentives +Sign on-Bonuses)

About the Role:
We’re hiring entry-level to join our fully on-site team. In this phone-based role, you’ll speak with existing clients only—no cold calling or building a book of business. Most leads come from our customer service team or website referrals.

What You’ll Do:

  • Speak with 3–4 clients per hour, listening and aligning their needs with available products.
  • Build and maintain relationships with empathy and professionalism.
  • Complete 10–12 weeks of paid training with full support and materials provided.
  • Pass the Life and Health Insurance exam within 45 days (2 attempts), with paid, on the job study time

Schedule:

  • Training: Monday–Friday 8:00am-4:45pm
  • Post-training: Monday–Friday 9:15am–6:00pm

Compensation and Benefits:

  • $48,000 starting salary + performance-based incentives
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days + $500 bonus for passing the licensing exam within 45 days and 2 attempts
  • Paid exam study time during work hours
  • Exam costs and all training materials covered by Western & Southern

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must work onsite in professional dress attire
  • Strong interest in sales and client focused customer service
  • Willingness to study and pass a required Life and Health licensing exam within 45 days of being hired

Premier Benefits to Support YOU

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, pet insurance, life insurance, disability, Fertility, maternity/caregiver & parental leave, and more!
  • Retirement solution with our 401(k) savings AND pension plan!
  • Paid time off that increases with tenure.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Subsidized affordable parking
  • On-site Cafeteria and fitness center (including sports leagues)
  • On-site Registered Nurse
  • Career Coaching/Mentoring
  • Individualized development plans and career pathing

Our Culture

We are building our company to thrive and provide value to our customers, business partners and associates over the long term. To accomplish this, we look for professionals who embody our culture of integrity, top-notch performance, collaboration and teamwork. We are committed to hiring and developing associates who are driven to excel, have a strong work ethic and use astute, fact-based and ethical judgment in decision-making.

What Makes This Exciting

We’re building a team of inside sales professionals. Entry level and no cold calling or building a book of business! Start your sales career with training, coaching, and development opportunities. If you want a fast-paced, fun environment with an “employee and customer first” focus, offering competitive base salary, performance incentives and great benefits – We want YOU!

Why Our Team?

  • Development: We coach you for success with personalized training, license prep and fully paid licensing.
  • Strength: We’re a Fortune 500 company in business for 136+ years, recognized for stability and performance.
  • Benefits: Complete package with medical, dental, a company-funded pension plan, incentives, 401(k) match and more.
  • Culture: We focus on a winning culture focused on our employees and our customers.

Learn more about who we are and apply for the role, please visit: HERE

Western & Southern Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Location

Phone
(859) 257-2001
Email
gattoncareer@uky.edu
Address

550 South Limestone Street
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506

Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours (Undergrads)
M Monday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
T Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
W Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
TH Thursday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm
F Friday 8am - 4:30pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Don't have the time to make an appointment? Visit our drop-in hours for a quick 15-minute chat with one of our Career Coaching Interns! These operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Drop-ins will start on January 19, 2026. 

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The Graham Office of Career Management, Gatton College of Business and Economics, Suite 132
550 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-2001
gattoncareer@uky.edu
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