Leadership Development Program - Lakeland - Summer 2027

Job description

Why Join GEICO? At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers. Are you a recent college graduate ready to embark on a rewarding career in leadership? Do you have experience motivating and guiding others; whether leading academic projects, volunteer or philanthropic initiatives, serving in athletics or extracurricular activities, or supervisory roles? GEICO’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed to help you transform your leadership potential into a dynamic career in the insurance industry. We are looking for bright, driven, self-directed future leaders to join our LDP in our Lakeland location on our Sales, Claims, and Service teams​ . This program combines industry-leading training, hands-on experience, and personalized mentorship to prepare you for a future in management. As an LDP Associate, you’ll learn to motivate, inspire, and develop a high-performing team while gaining invaluable insights into GEICO’s operations and culture. Success in this role is built on the foundation of GEICO’s core leadership behaviors: Ownership: You take responsibility for outcomes in all scenarios. Adaptability: You navigate dynamic environments with creativity and resilience. Leading People: You empower individuals and teams to achieve their best. Collaboration: You build and strengthen partnerships across organizational lines. Driving Value: You use data-driven insights to align actions with strategic goals. What You’ll Do: Participate in a structured leadership program with comprehensive training on insurance fundamentals, GEICO’s business operations, and team management. Work closely with mentors and leaders who will guide your professional growth and development. Gain hands-on experience managing teams, driving results, and solving real-world business challenges. Develop your ability to motivate, and inspire a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability. Learn to analyze business metrics and implement strategies that support organizational goals. What We’re Looking For: College graduates with a Bachelor’s or Associate's degree. At least 6 months of leadership experience in roles such as leading academic projects, participating in volunteer or philanthropic initiatives, serving in athletics or extracurricular activities, managing capstone projects or research, acting as a shift supervisor, or completing leadership focused coursework. A passion for motivating and inspiring others to achieve shared goals. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Eagerness to learn and a desire to grow into a leadership role within the insurance industry. Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem solving. Why Choose GEICO? Meaningful Impact : Help customers feel secure and supported while growing your career. Inclusive Culture: Join a company that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. Workplace Flexibility : Benefit from a hybrid work model—80% in-office, 20% remote after training—and enjoy the GEICO Flex Program, allowing up to four additional weeks of remote work annually. Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced leaders who are invested in your success. Professional Growth: Access GEICO’s industry-leading training programs and development opportunities: Licensing and continuing education at no cost to you. Leadership development programs and hundreds of eLearning courses to enhance your skills. Ready to Take the Lead? If you’re ready to take the first step in a leadership career and make a meaningful impact, apply today to join GEICO’s Leadership Development Program. Let’s build your future together. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity. Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance. Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success. Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.