via Glassdoor
$60K - 90K a year
Build and maintain client relationships, develop financial plans, recommend insurance solutions, and provide ongoing client support.
Bachelor's degree preferred, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build trust, and willingness to obtain necessary financial licenses.
Benefits: • Retirement • Bonus based on performance • Company parties • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Opportunity for advancement • Training & development • Vision insurance Transition Your Business Development Skills into a Career in Financial Services with Wiegert District - Northwestern Mutual! Your ability to build relationships, understand client needs, and deliver tailored solutions could make you an ideal fit for a rewarding career in financial services. We are seeking business development and client-facing professionals with backgrounds in industries such as insurance, auto, advertising, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, P&C, logistics, real estate, telecom/IT, industrial equipment, or media. • Leverage Your Client-Facing Expertise: Your background in business development or consulting has given you strong communication and negotiation skills. In financial services, you could use those same strengths to educate clients, guide decision-making, and build long-term trust. • Build Meaningful Relationships: Just as youve cultivated strong client partnerships in your previous roles, this career could offer the opportunity to create lifelong connections while supporting clients through every stage of their financial journey. • See the Impact of Your Work: In business development, youve helped organizations and individuals achieve growth. In this role, you could see the direct impact of your guidance as families and communities gain lasting financial security. • Unlock Unlimited Earning Potential: A career in financial services could provide significant earning opportunities, along with a clear path for professional growth and leadership. Our thriving office is located at: 101 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI. Meet Our Local Leaders: Tek Wiegert District Agent: • How long with NM? Started as an intern in 2004 and joined full-time in 2005. • Prior Experience? Joined Northwestern Mutual directly after college. • Passionate About? Happily married with two children. Enjoys golf, skiing and snowboarding up north, and is an avid runner, participating in the Detroit Marathon annually. Coaches youth basketball and serves on the board of Camp Casey. Nick Hammer Growth and Development Director: • How long with NM? Has been with Northwestern Mutual for 5 years. • Prior Experience? Previously a high school math teacher for 3 years and worked in Corporate Finance at Ford Motor Company for 4 years. Holds an MBA from Michigan State University. • Passionate About? Married to Kristen and a proud father of four boys. Enjoys golf, spending time outdoors, attending Lions and Tigers games, and traveling with his family. Dominic Mirabella Managing Partner: • How long with NM? Has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2008. • Prior Experience? A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and a U.S. Army veteran. Earned an MBA from the University of Florida before joining Northwestern Mutual. • Passionate About? Enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their two children. Actively involved in the community and serves on the board of Camp Casey. A passionate supporter of all Detroit sports teams. Jake Paulson Growth and Development Director: • How long with NM? Has been with Northwestern Mutual for 5 years. • Prior Experience? Played collegiate baseball at Oakland University and spent six years playing Minor League Baseball. • Passionate About? Married with two young children. Enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing in his free time. About the Financial Representative Role: As a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual, you will be part of a team that helps individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized insurance solutions and financial planning. Your role involves building long-term relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailored financial solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their financial goals, aspirations, and concerns. • Financial Planning: Develop comprehensive financial plans that include investments, insurance, and retirement. • Insurance Solutions: Recommend and implement insurance strategies to protect clients' assets and income. • Ongoing Support: Monitor clients' financial plans and provide regular updates, adjusting strategies as needed to meet changing circumstances. • Networking: Build and maintain a network of clients through referrals, community involvement, and professional associations. Qualifications: • Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred. • Experience: Previous experience in financial services, insurance, or business development is beneficial but not required. • Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to build trust and rapport with clients. • Licenses: Obtain necessary licenses, such as Series 6, 63, and state insurance licenses (training and sponsorship available). Benefits: • Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development programs, including sponsorship for advanced certifications. • Income Potential: Competitive compensation structure including performance incentives, with no ceiling. • Support and Mentorship: Comprehensive support from a dedicated planning team, marketing resources, and experienced mentors. • Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle and goals. • Retirement Benefits: Company-funded pension and contributions to PFGFour version of a profit-sharing retirement plan designed to support your long-term financial future. • Impact: Make a lasting impact by guiding individuals and families in your community towards financial security and success. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Tek Wiegert is a General Agent of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries. Flexible work from home options available.
This job posting was last updated on 12/1/2025