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Leadership Development Program - Lakeland - Summer 2026

GEICO · Lakeland, FL · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

GEICO is seeking recent college graduates with leadership experience to join its Leadership Development Program (LDP) in Lakeland. The LDP is designed to help participants transform their leadership potential into a dynamic career in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Team management
  • Problem-solving skills

Benefits

  • Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced leaders who are invested in your success.
  • Licensing and continuing education at no cost to you.
  • Industry-leading training programs and development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailored to your and your family’s overall well-being.
  • Market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
  • Mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
  • Flexible work options including the GEICO Flex program, which allows up to four weeks of remote work annually.

Pay

Market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.

Schedule

80% in-office, 20% remote after training.

Benefits

  • Mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
  • The GEICO Flex program, which allows up to four weeks of remote work annually.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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