Company Description (Fredericksburg, VA)
For more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance
industry! We are the third-largest and fastest-growing auto insurance company in
the U.S., thanks to our low rates and great customer service. As a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer new hires career advancement in a
financially stable and rewarding environment.
Driving your career.
You can start your career at GEICO in sales, customer service, claims or auto
damage. Or, join our information technology, underwriting, actuary, product
management, legal, marketing or accounting department. Anything that you want
to do in business, you can do it at GEICO!
New associates average two promotions during their first three years with GEICO.
We invest in our associates through training and development to help them reach
their career goals and personal aspirations. One of the ways we encourage
professional development is through GEICO University, our companywide training
and development program.
Insuring your future.
We take care of our associates by offering them: Profit-sharing and 401(k) plans,
medical, dental and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and
holidays, on-site fitness facilities and cafeterias (at most locations), associate
clubs and sports teams, volunteer opportunities, GEICO Federal Credit Union,
auto insurance discounts, and business casual dress.
In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their
motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), boats, homes, apartments and mobile
homes. Personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.
Job Description
The goal of the Management Development Program is to develop GEICO’s future
business leaders!
This fast-track program is an excellent opportunity to experience a growing and
critical component of our insurance business, and advance to a supervisor
position with strong opportunities to advance further. In order to one day lead a
team, you will first:
*
Attend industry-leading training and pass necessary insurance exams
*
Gain hands-on experience doing the job you’ll one day supervise
*
Work on projects that are critical to the department’s success
*
Receive mentoring from management
*
Work to meet goals and achieve top results
*
Demonstrate your leadership potential
*
Coach associates and assist in their career development
*
Attend management preparation classes toward the end of your program
Individuals chosen for this selective, fast-track program are high performers who
exhibit strong leadership skills and are focused on building a career. The
opportunity for advancement is up to you, as participants advance based upon
performance. Associates who started in this Management Development Program
have been promoted to supervisors, trainers, managers and even directors!
Candidate Requirements/ Candidate Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, or a degree and completion of at
least 4 core business courses (Accounting I & II, Finance, Statistics, Business Law,
Marketing, Macro / Micro Economics or Information Systems)
* At least a 3.2 cumulative undergraduate GPA
* Demonstrated leadership experience on campus, within the community and/or
at work
* Solid computer, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Highly effective communication and presentation skills
* Strong attention to detail, time management and decision-making skills
* U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available for this program