Life Insurance Sales Development Associate

Principal Financial Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 62,509,000 - 89,027,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension eligible

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Principal Financial Group offers a Sales Development Program designed for individuals starting a career in external sales within US Life Insurance Group Benefits. You will gain field and classroom training, then receive a territory to develop a book of business with mentorship from senior leaders.

The program emphasizes building broker relationships, learning sales strategies, and achieving performance metrics while pursuing insurance licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in a career in external sales.
• Must have sales proficiency and positive relationship building skills.
• Willingness to travel within the identified territory as needed for this position.

Responsibilities

• Learn sales strategies through training and mentorship.
• Partner with brokers to provide customers with insurance solutions.
• Develop and manage a territory and book of business.
• Build relationships with clients and brokers.
• Achieve sales goals and performance metrics.

Skills

Sales skills

Networking

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8 years equivalent experience

Job description

Principal Financial Group offers a Sales Development Program designed for individuals starting a career in external sales within US Life Insurance Group Benefits. You will gain field and classroom training, then receive a territory to develop a book of business with mentorship from senior leaders.

The program emphasizes building broker relationships, learning sales strategies, and achieving performance metrics while pursuing insurance licenses and certifications.