Sales Representative (**Finance / Training Provided**)

Join our Norwalk, CT team!

**Our Norwalk, CT team is seeking professionals to join our growing practice. Our representatives and advisors strive to understand their clients' goals and dreams in order to develop comprehensive solutions that will help their clients reach financial success.

Even if you have no previous finance experience, we will help nurture and develop your sales and planning talents through our top training program. Our training programs have been nationally ranked and awarded as top training programs throughout the country.

You will be given the flexibility to build your own practice while receiving support and guidance from our firm's exceptional network of financial specialists, training and educational programs, and mentors.

PERKS AT GLANCE:

• Location - On the days you are in the office, get here quickly thanks to our highly accessible central location in Norwalk, CT and receive complimentary access to onsite parking. We are also conveniently located near the Metro-North train station.
• Flexibility - Have the ability to set your schedule and achieve work/life balance.
• Wellness & Amenities - Our building amenities include a fitness center, rooftop lounge, casual dining, indoor lounge/game room (ping bong, billiards, and video games).
• Growth/Development - There are various paths within this career and we are devoted to helping each person grow professionally and personally
• Culture - Be a part of our "work hard, play hard" and philanthropic culture. We are an inclusive and diverse family-oriented team. Individually and collectively, we are driven to make a positive impact on people's lives and our communities.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - We believe in putting people first. Doing the right thing. Creating a culture of respect. These are the principles our company was founded on, and what we've been committed to since day one. We know that the best client service and financial industry leadership starts with our people-building a diverse team and an inspiring, inclusive workplace where everyone can be, and do, their best every day. We are looking to attract, retain, and build our team with the best and most diverse talent to represent communities including/not limited to: Hispanic/Latinx, African American/POC, Asian, LGBTQ+, Women, & Military/Veterans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building a referral-based practice
• Connecting with potential clients; being sensitive to their needs and true desires
• Serve as the connection to your clients and collaborate with our financial planning team, mentors, and specialists to developing tailored solutions
• Training and guidance from our leadership team and individual mentors

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree
• Entrepreneurial ambitions
• History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
• A pleasant attitude and dependable judgment
• Values of integrity and honesty
• Ability to work independently with a go-getter mindset
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS:

We support our team with an excellent compensation and benefits package.

Earn compensation through paid training, stipends, commissions, bonuses, repeat business and client retention. It allows you to control what you would want to earn at any given time in your career. To give you an idea, our financial professionals are making on average about $75,000 in their first year, and there is potential for much more.

• Exceptional Income Potential - Average vs Top 25%:

~ Year 1 | $52,000 - $106,000
~ Year 3 | $103,000 - $202,000
~ Year 5 | $139,000 - $289,000
~ Year 10 | $234,000 - $490,000
~ Year 15 | $341,000 - $790,000

• Growth and Leadership Opportunities
• Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing
• Paid Training, Sign on Bonus, Stipends
• Expense Allowance
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage
• Retirement Package; Pension Plan
• Group Life and Disability Income Insurance

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL:

For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a statutory employee for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.

As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

RECENT AWARDS AND ACCOLADES:

- Fortune 500 company (2023)
- Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021)
- Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealers
- One of the “World’s Most Admired” (FORTUNE® Magazine)
- $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual
- Highest Rated CEO's (Glassdoor)
- 50 Best Companies to Sell For (Selling Power Magazine)
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)
- #1 Amongst Life Insurers Most Admired Companies for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, and Use of Corporate Assets

*For more information, please submit your resume and a team member will connect with you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Expense account
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is the best email to reach you for scheduling?
• Are you comfortable in a sales driven position focused on relationship building?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwalk, CT 06854