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Job Description
Leadership Development Program – Tampa – Summer 2027 | GEICO
The Tone:
This is a leadership development program at GEICO, located in Tampa, FL, specifically for summer 2027. GEICO, a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States, honors its iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and driving relentless innovation. This program is designed to transform recent college graduates’ leadership potential into a rewarding career within the insurance industry, preparing them for future management roles where they will make a real impact on local communities nationwide and contribute to GEICO’s mission of being a “Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.”
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid (80% in-office, 20% remote after training, with GEICO Flex Program for up to four additional weeks remote annually)
• Location: Hybrid – Tampa, FL
• Team: Sales, Service, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) teams
• Mission: Transform leadership potential into a management career within the insurance industry by developing high-performing teams, driving results, and upholding GEICO’s core leadership behaviors.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn and Grow: Participate in a structured leadership program with comprehensive training on insurance fundamentals, GEICO’s business operations, and team management, fostering adaptability and a proactive approach.
• Mentor and Collaborate: Work closely with experienced mentors and leaders who will guide your professional growth and development, building and strengthening partnerships across organizational lines.
• Lead and Execute: Gain hands-on experience managing teams, driving results, and solving real-world business challenges, taking ownership for outcomes in all scenarios.
• Inspire and Develop: Cultivate your ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, empowering individuals to achieve their best and fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability.
• Analyze and Strategize: Learn to analyze business metrics and implement data-driven strategies that align actions with organizational goals, driving value for the company.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Recent college graduates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, eager to grow into a leadership role within the insurance industry.
• Experience: At least 6 months of demonstrated leadership experience, 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.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational capabilities; proven adaptability; and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Bonus: A passion for motivating and inspiring others to achieve shared goals, coupled with an eagerness to learn and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact.