Relationship Manager - Retirement Solutions (Minnesota)

Relationship Manager

In our Customer Care area, the Relationship Manager develops deep relationships with advisors, plan sponsors, and third-party administrators that are in our 10M - 200M market space in Minnesota. This role is the strategic partner to our clients and advisors to provide creative solutions that meet business goals of retention, growth, and retirement readiness to name a few. Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you'll do: Collaborate with the plan sponsor and the advisor on plan design, investments, retirement readiness, services and new opportunities. Plan level health reviews. Problem solving complex issues.

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Relationship Manager II

Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent experience required. 4+ years retirement industry experience. Must become an associated person of Principal Securities, Inc. Qualified Plan knowledge strongly preferred (Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution). Excellent demonstrated leadership, negotiation, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills required, as well as superior interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills. Must be assertive and entrepreneurial. Travel required (approx. 10%), mostly day travel but there will be some overnight travel as well.

Relationship Manager III

(above qualifications apply along with below additions): 6+ years of retirement industry experience.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $84600 - $139700 / year Salary Details The following salary ranges reflect market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience. Relationship Manager II: $84,700 - $139,700 / year Relationship Manager III: $104,400 - $171,600 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Location

The territory covered by this position requires the candidate to live in the Minnesota. Work Environment You will be able to work from home when not at customer meetings.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Principal Experience

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to cultivate a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we're an exceptional place to develop your career. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.