Financial Advisor (Sales Training & Development Provided)

Northwestern Mutual; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Group Life and Disability insurance

Parental leave

Nationally ranked training and mentorship

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm is seeking an Associate Director of Recruitment in Oregon. The role involves developing financial plans, establishing a practice, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and possess strong communication skills, with opportunities for growth and income based on performance. The firm emphasizes training and mentorship, making it suitable for ambitious professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial minded.
• Resilience and discipline required.
• Experience in sports or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial plans for clients.
• Establish your own business with support.
• Build meaningful client relationships.
• Generate sustainable client-focused growth.
• Utilize company products and insights.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter mindset

Sales experience

Leadership experience

Client-focused experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Associate Director of Recruitment at Northwestern Mutual

Launch Your Career with Purpose at Northwestern Mutual. Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisors strive to understand clients\' goals and visions to uncover financial solutions that help them achieve their objectives. As you build your financial planning practice, you bring together the right insurance and investment strategies for clients to guide them every step of the way. Our Financial Advisors are emerging professionals who come from varying backgrounds and experiences to build rewarding practices and relationships with clients.

Northwestern Mutual is more than a job; it’s a chance to build a business you believe in, with a team who believes in you. Whether you’re a career changer, a former athlete, a student leader, or someone who thrives in competitive environments, this could be the career that matches your ambition.

Join the Best: Leading office for growth in the company nationwide for new advisor and veteran Financial Advisor growth and development.

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What You’ll Do as a Financial Advisor

• Develop Comprehensive Solutions: Understand clients\' goals to create comprehensive financial plans, including retirement, insurance, investments, estate planning, and more, while enhancing their financial literacy for long-term security.
• Build Your Practice: Enjoy autonomy and flexibility in establishing your own business within a supportive framework including network of specialists, paid training, and mentoring. You\'re in business for yourself, but not by yourself.
• Impact Lives: Achieve personal satisfaction through meaningful client relationships that emphasize integrity, offering personalized solutions to protect and grow assets.
• Grow Sustainably: Establish a book of business through organic, sustainable, client-focused growth by building rapport, maintaining communication, and fostering long-term relationships.
• Leverage Expertise: Utilize Northwestern Mutual\'s products and market insights, backed by a strong team, to address individual client needs effectively.

Who We’re Looking For

Have you always been self-motivated, entrepreneurial minded, and eager to grow?

Are you a recent college graduate ready to make a big impact?

Did you balance a packed schedule with sports, internships, leadership roles, or work?

If this sounds like you, you might be a perfect match.

At Northwestern Mutual, we’re seeking ambitious career changers and early-career professionals with backgrounds in:

• College athletics or competitive sports
• Business or sales internships
• Family business or small business environments

It is not required to have industry experience or a degree in finance. Some of our top advisors started with no financial background, but what they had was grit, discipline, and the ability to connect with people. We provide all the training and mentorship to help you succeed.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong communication skills
• A self-starter mindset with resilience and discipline
• Sales, leadership, or client-focused experience is a plus through internships, athletics, or campus involvement
• Willingness to commute to Portland, Lake Oswego, or Vancouver, WA

Qualifications & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
• Education: Bachelor\'s (Required)
• Compensation package: Income Potential Year 1: $80,000 - $200,000+ (uncapped commissions + bonuses)
• Dental insurance
• Group Life and Disability income insurance
• Parental leave

Additional Details

• Portland, OR area; travel/commute requirements as listed
• We offer nationally ranked training, mentorship, development stipends, licensing support (SIE/Series 6/Series 63, Life & Health Ins), leadership opportunities, and a culture promoting diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, recognition and rewards
• Revenue potential relates to personal performance; location-specific postings are included where applicable

About the Organization

Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services organization known for training and supporting financial advisors in building client-focused practices.