Executive Director, Financial Advisory Growth

Principal Financial Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 103,400 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a senior leader to develop and grow a network of financial advisors across the territory. You will attract, train and retain top talent while guiding a team to meet sales and business objectives. The role emphasizes culture-building, ethics and customer focus.

You will recruit experienced advisors, apply broad sales techniques, and navigate licensing requirements. Some travel is required as you expand the practice and leadership footprint.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor degree or eight years of equivalent experience.
• 4+ years related work experience, including sales and management.
• Recruiting of experienced financial advisors, strongly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of sales techniques and regulations governing insurance and security sales.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to recruit, select, train, lead, manage and supervise a diverse group of producers to meet goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain community relations.
• Chartered Life Underwriter/Chartered Financial Consultant (CLU/ChFC), CFP or CLF designations desired.
• Some travel required, including overnight stays (up to 15%).

Responsibilities

• Develop a profitable business center by attracting, training, motivating and retaining advisors.
• Achieve specified goals in recruiting and retention of advisors, production, persistency, business conduct, and expense management in accordance with objectives.
• Lead and consult with financial professionals to help them grow their practice within the territory.
• Attract and develop top-tier talent to build an intentional culture.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Recruiting

Communication

Presentations

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Series 7

Series 63

Other licenses in scope

Job description

Principal Financial Group is seeking a senior leader to develop and grow a network of financial advisors across the territory. You will attract, train and retain top talent while guiding a team to meet sales and business objectives. The role emphasizes culture-building, ethics and customer focus.

You will recruit experienced advisors, apply broad sales techniques, and navigate licensing requirements. Some travel is required as you expand the practice and leadership footprint.