Financial Representative Career Changers Wanted

Northwestern Mutual; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Top earning potential

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking energetic professionals for a Financial Representative role in Decatur, IL. You will help individuals and families create personalized plans, offering financial guidance, insurance, retirement planning, and investments.

Training and licensing support are provided, with mentorship and planning resources to back your growth. The opportunity emphasizes flexible scheduling and unlimited income potential through performance-based compensation while building long-term

Qualifications

• Enjoy building relationships and helping others.
• Want greater control over your income and schedule.
• Are motivated by personal and professional growth.
• Have experience in sales, education, banking, business, healthcare, athletics, leadership, or customer service.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Financial planning
• Insurance and risk management
• Retirement planning
• Investment strategies
• Ongoing financial guidance and education

Skills

Relationship building

Income control

Personal and professional growth

Sales experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Job description

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Top-performing advisors have the potential to earn $150,000+ in their first year, with no ceiling on future earnings.

Ready for a Career That Offers More Than Just a Paycheck?

What if your next career gave you purpose, flexibility, unlimited earning potential, and the opportunity to make a real impact?

At Jump District - Northwestern Mutual, we're looking for professionals who are ready to bring their experience into a rewarding new career as a Financial Representative. Whether you've built a career in education, banking, sales, healthcare, business, athletics, or another people-focused profession, your experience can become the foundation for helping individuals and families achieve financial security.

Why Career Changers Thrive Here

We are the most diverse district in Central Illinois, balancing youth, fun, and hard work. We believe personal growth drives business success, and we invest heavily in helping our advisors succeed.

When you join Jump District, you'll receive:

• Comprehensive training and licensing support
• One-on-one coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Marketing resources and a dedicated planning team
• Flexibility to build a career around the life you want
• Unlimited income potential with performance-based compensation

Why Join Jump District?

• Purpose-driven work
• Flexible schedule
• Unlimited earning potential
• Professional development
• Industry-leading mentorship
• Supportive, growth-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community

We're also proud partners with Millikin University and support organizations including the Special Olympics because making an impact extends beyond our clients.

Meet Our Local Leader

Caleb Jump | Managing Director After a decade in mortgage and commercial lending with two respected Decatur banks, Caleb joined Northwestern Mutual nearly 10 years ago. Today, he leads a growing team focused on developing exceptional financial professionals. Outside the office, Caleb is a proud father of four daughters and spends much of his time coaching or cheering them on in basketball, volleyball, dance, and show choir.

What You'll Do

As a Financial Representative, you'll help individuals, families, and business owners create personalized financial plans through:

• Financial planning
• Insurance and risk management
• Retirement planning
• Investment strategiesOngoing financial guidance and education

You’ll build long‑term relationships while helping clients make informed financial decisions through every stage of life.

Who We're Looking For

You may be an excellent fit if you:

• Enjoy building relationships and helping others
• Want greater control over your income and schedule
• Are motivated by personal and professional growth
• Have experience in sales, education, banking, business, healthcare, athletics, leadership, or customer service
• Hold a bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)

No prior financial services experience is required. We provide the training, mentorship, and licensing support needed to launch your new career.

Office Location:

240 S. Main Street Decatur, IL 62523

Interested in learning what life as a Northwestern Mutual advisor is really like? Watch https://youtu.be/tar1BSa7Gaw

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries. Financial Representatives are independent contractors. Caleb Jump is a Managing Partner of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM or its subsidiaries.