Director of Sales - Retirement Solutions (SC)

About the Role

Partner with local intermediaries throughout South Carolina to position Principal Financial Group’s retirement products as the ultimate solution for clients. Drive sales and build relationships in a purpose-led firm with over 140 years of trust and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Drive retirement plan sales by calling on advisors to promote defined contribution and defined benefit products targeted for retirement plans in 0–10M AUM.
• Build and establish relationships with financial advisors and third-party administrators.
• Collaborate with the relationship management team to pursue additional sales opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
• 2+ years of retirement sales experience with deep knowledge of retirement products.
• Strong work ethic and motivation to meet or exceed established goals.
• Excellent consultation and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, capital markets, and financial service products.
• Experience with non-qualified plans, defined benefit, and ESOP’s is a bonus.

Licenses

• Successful registration as an Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative (FINRA Series 6 or equivalent and FINRA Series 63) within 5 months of employment.
• Resident Life and Health appointment must be attained.

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household.

Pay

Competitive compensation package consisting of a base salary of $85,000 per year combined with a heavy incentive component based on performance metrics.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, allowing paid time away for vacation, personal, or short-term illness without a set number of days.
• Pension eligible.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect physical, financial, and social well-being.

Location

This is a remote role that must be located within South Carolina.

At this time, we are not considering candidates who need immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.