Benefits:

Retirement
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance

Join the Winning Team at Northwestern Mutual of Madison County!

Are you an athlete at heart with a passion for teamwork and competition? Bring your sports background to a dynamic career as a Client Advisor with Northwestern Mutual of Madison County!

Why Current and Former Athletes Thrive Here:

We recognize the unique strengths and qualities that former and current athletes bring to the table. Athletes excel in our environment because of their inherent drive, discipline, and competitive spirit, which are essential traits for success in the insurance and financial services industry. Here’s why athletes thrive with us:

Teamwork and Collaboration: Just like in sports, our success depends on teamwork and collaboration. Athletes naturally excel in a team setting, working together towards common goals and supporting each other to achieve the best results for our clients.
Resilience and Determination: Athletes are accustomed to facing challenges and persevering through difficult situations. This resilience translates well to the professional world, where overcoming obstacles and staying focused on long-term goals are key to building a successful career.
Goal-Oriented Mindset: The drive to set and achieve goals is second nature to athletes. This goal-oriented mindset helps our representatives stay motivated and committed to helping clients achieve their financial objectives.
Discipline and Time Management: Balancing training, competitions, and academics instills a strong sense of discipline and time management in athletes. These skills are invaluable in managing a client portfolio, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of productivity.
Competitive Spirit: The competitive nature of athletes fuels their desire to excel and be the best in their field. This competitive spirit drives our representatives to continuously improve, exceed performance targets, and deliver exceptional service to clients.

Meet some of our local team, many who have excelled in athletics:

Mandy Kendall - Market Leader

How long with NM?: 2 years
Prior experience: Vice President of a Health/Life Brokerage Insurance Firm. Studied at Caplan University and Southwestern IL University.
Passionate about: Family first, being outdoors, hiking, and traveling. A strong advocate for foster and adoption care, with active involvement in a large campus ministry and a community feeding program that serves about 250 families per month in Madison County. Favorite sports team: St. Louis Cardinals.

Blake Schuette - Financial Advisor

How long with NM?: 23 years
Prior experience: Construction Superintendent for a residential home construction company for 5 years before joining NM.
Passionate about: Traveling to Tennessee with his family, flying (Blake is a student private pilot), and helping clients think and plan generationally. Blake enjoys spending time with his wife Mindy, their two adult children Isabella and Elijah, and their families. They enjoy traveling together, particularly to Eastern Tennessee, where their son Elijah lives.

David Wenge - Financial Advisor

How long with NM?: 5 ½ years
Prior experience: District Sales Manager for Ecolab for 11 ½ years.
Passionate about: Personally, David is passionate about serving God, family, and maintaining strong character. He is a leader within Royal Rangers, mentoring boys weekly, and participating in trips to help those in need. He also partners with “Gleanings For the Hungry,” a Christian non-profit organization. Professionally, David is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners across the US to become financially well-positioned, always striving to connect clients with the resources to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities: As a Client Advisor, your primary role will be to engage with clients to understand their comprehensive financial needs, providing personalized guidance to help them achieve their financial protection and planning goals. You will design and implement tailored strategies that safeguard clients' assets, income, and overall financial well-being, ensuring their long-term security. Regularly reviewing and updating clients' financial plans and insurance policies to reflect any changes in their circumstances or goals will be crucial to ensure continuous protection. Additionally, you will cultivate a robust network of clients through referrals, active community involvement, and professional associations.

Qualifications: We prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related discipline. While prior experience in insurance, financial services, or business development is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, strong analytical skills, and the capability to build lasting client relationships. We welcome individuals from business development-oriented organizations with uncapped earnings potential, including those from Medical Device, Education (teachers, administrators), Logistics, Solar, Payroll Services, Tech Business Development, Real Estate, Auto Rental and others. You will be required to obtain state insurance licenses, with training provided and sponsorship considered.

Benefits: You will have continuous access to training and development programs, with sponsorship for advanced certifications to enhance your expertise. We offer a lucrative compensation structure including performance-based incentives and unlimited earning potential. You will receive extensive support from a dedicated planning team, marketing resources, and experienced mentors. Enjoy the flexibility to design a work schedule that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Most importantly, you will play a pivotal role in helping individuals and families secure their financial future, making a lasting difference in the community.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Mandy Kendall is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $72,000.00 - $126,000.00 per year

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