Senior Relationship Leader, Large Markets (Remote)

Principal International; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Global Investors is seeking a Sr. Relationship Manager/Director for remote work with preference for Midwest to East Coast locations. The role focuses on managing relationships with plan sponsors and advisors in the 200M+ to 1B+ space, driving retention and growth, and partnering on strategic plan design and investments.

Travel 25-50% is required. Salary ranges up to $191,000 per year, with flexible compensation for non-sales and sales roles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related industry experience or equivalent demonstrated through work or education.
• 7+ years of relationship management and sales experience preferred.
• Must possess leadership, presentation, negotiation, organization, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep relationships with advisors, plan sponsors, trustees, and administrators.
• Collaborate on plan design, investments, retirement readiness, and opportunities.
• Lead large and complex client projects while exploring new sales opportunities.
• Travel approximately 25-50% of the time; overnight stays required.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Strategic planning

Travel planning

Job description

Principal Global Investors is seeking a Sr. Relationship Manager/Director for remote work with preference for Midwest to East Coast locations. The role focuses on managing relationships with plan sponsors and advisors in the 200M+ to 1B+ space, driving retention and growth, and partnering on strategic plan design and investments.

Travel 25-50% is required. Salary ranges up to $191,000 per year, with flexible compensation for non-sales and sales roles.