External Sales Consultant - Remote

Northwestern Mutual; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 161,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Columbia, South Carolina, is looking for a candidate to enhance the capabilities of financial advisors through training and support. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in the industry and exceptional public speaking skills. Duties include collaborating with advisors, creating training programs, and strengthening understanding of risk products. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years in insurance or financial services.
• FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 required within 6 months of hire.
• Deep expertise in Life and Disability Insurance products or annuity products.
• Proven ability to work effectively with financial advisors.
• Exceptional public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen advisor conviction in risk products through training.
• Collaborate to identify support needed for sales opportunities.
• Assist advisors in case design and product positioning.
• Create training that builds awareness of risk products.
• Partner with leaders to align messaging with sales strategy.

Job description

Employer Industry: Financial Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $189,540.00
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a best-in-class company
• Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on client interests
• Engage in meaningful training and development to enhance advisor capabilities
• Travel opportunities that provide exposure to various territories
• Work alongside a dedicated internal sales specialist to drive sales success

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Strengthen advisor conviction in risk products through training, case consultations, and competitive analysis
• Collaborate with internal sales consultants to identify support needed for executing sales opportunities
• Assist advisors in case design and product positioning to drive overall risk sales
• Create and deliver training that builds awareness and supports competitive positioning of risk products
• Partner with field leaders to influence key messaging that aligns with the risk sales strategy

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of progressive responsibility in the insurance and/or financial services industry
• FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Deep subject matter expertise in Life and Disability Insurance products or annuity and Long-Term Care products
• Proven ability to work effectively with financial advisors and field leadership
• Exceptional public speaking skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in training and developing financial advisors
• Strong understanding of market trends in financial services
• Ability to leverage technology for sales support and training
• Familiarity with competitive analysis in the financial services industry

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