Financial Advisor / Sales Opportunity

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Unlimited Impact, Uncapped Income and Independence

BEGIN YOUR CAREER WITH NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

At Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisors strive to understand their clients' goals and visions to uncover financial solutions that put them on a path to achieve their financial objectives. Our Advisors are seasoned professionals who come from varying backgrounds and experiences to build rewarding practices and relationships with our clients. With Northwestern Mutual, you will be in the driver’s seat. You will empower people to plan their financial future while creating unlimited income potential for yourself. You’ll own your own business within a successful framework of support including our network of specialists, training programs, development coaches and mentoring opportunities.

Here’s a quick glimpse at the Day in the Life of an Advisor:

Learn more why we have a unique market here in Southern California:

THE OPPORTUNITY

  • Building and managing client relationships by offering personalized, industry-leading solutions to help them protect what they’ve worked so hard to achieve while growing their assets for the future.
  • Establishing a book of business through organic, sustainable, client-focused growth by building rapport, maintaining communication, and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Develop rapport with clients and foster long-term relationships.
  • Be knowledgeable about Northwestern Mutual financial products and financial market trends.
  • Integrating into the #1 district office in the entire company for new advisor growth and development.
  • Leveraging the strength of our team to address individual client concerns and needs.

BY JOINING OUR TEAM, YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO

  • Nationally ranked training programs to launch your career
  • Mentorship and professional development training throughout your entire career
  • Development stipends and expense allowance
  • Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing (SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Life & Health)
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Leading industry products and solutions built on an integrated technology platform
  • Full heath benefits, group disability, retirement plans and an equity stake
  • A culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, recognition and rewards
  • A rewarding career, with extraordinary income potential and a variable compensation model including; recognition and bonuses, where hard work directly relates to your sales results

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • College-educated, Bachelor’s degree required
  • Candidate must be an accomplished communicator with strong and written skills
  • Prior sales and/or business development experience preferred
  • Self-starter mindset preferred

We are actively seeking candidates with different backgrounds and work experiences, including but not limited to:

  • Sales: B2B/B2C or Inside/Outside Sales
  • Executive leadership
  • Community Influencers
  • Financial Management, insurance and financial services
  • Former athletes
  • Military background

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Sales/Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Los Angeles, CA 90025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90025

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