Distribution Director jobs in Des Moines, IA

You'll grow key Strategic Partnerships including TPA relationships by partnering/consulting with them on Principal Financial Group retirement business building solutions. Develop and maintain effective networks and relationships internally, including the sales force and within the TPA & MEA channels to achieve vital sales and pipeline activity objectives.

Here are some of the examples of the things you'll do:

• Act as the main contact for TPA channel partners to effectively market and educate these intermediaries
• Assist in the creation and execution of product, marketing, communication, and service model to enhance our solution in the market.
• Actively engage with retirement distribution wholesalers in the development of channel and MEP/PEP relationships.
• Create business plans and sales opportunities with TPA’s and retirement distribution wholesalers in order to grow their business and provide guidance for follow through to implement plans.
• Participate in workshops/seminars with TPA’s and other partners to create interest in working with Principal Financial Group.

We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years work related experience required in the area of financial services and/or marketing/sales with knowledge of the TPA marketplace.
• Strong knowledge of TPA (Third Party Administrator) service model required.
• Basic knowledge of company and industry products preferred.
• Advanced problem solving, presentation, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• 50% overnight travel is required.

Licenses Required within 5 months of employment:

• Successful Registration as an Investment Company Products/Variable contracts Limited Representative (FINRA Series 6 or equivalent).

Location

This is a remote position.

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

Investment Code of Ethics

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. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster 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 grow 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.

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