Entry Level Sales Representative

Role: Entry Level Sales Representative. Location: Hybrid remote in Dubuque, IA 52001. Office address: 2728 Asbury Rd Suite 810, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Overview

Northwestern Mutual of Northeast Iowa pursues a clear mission: strengthen communities by helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve lasting financial security. We strive to assemble a team of highly skilled advisors focused on becoming the region’s most trusted financial professionals. Our culture centers on collaboration, growth, and delivering excellence in every client relationship. We are committed to giving back locally through charitable initiatives such as Special Spaces in Dubuque, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital cancer research and nurses’ fund. Joining us means contributing to a mission driven environment where you can advance your career while making a meaningful difference.

Our thriving office is located at 2728 Asbury Rd Suite 810, Dubuque, IA 52001. Hear about a Day in the Life of a Northwestern Mutual Advisor: Day in the Life video.

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune 500 company offering a broad range of financial services to more than 5 million people. As a mutual company, we answer to policy owners rather than to Wall Street. Founded in Wisconsin in 1857, we are among America’s leading firms and were named by Fortune in 2024 as one of the World’s Most Admired life insurance companies. Our unique culture emphasizes helping people achieve financial security and fostering professional growth.

Flexible work from home options are available.

Meet Our Local Leaders

• Matt Schulte - Managing Director

  How long with NM? Over 25 years, including 13 as Managing Director. Prior experience with NM spans much of his adult life beyond college. Passionate about serving people, working with numbers, and time with his wife Keri and their four teenage children. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and the 43-acre family property.

• Kinsey Meyer - Development Director

  How long with NM? Over 6 years. Prior experience includes Iowa State University graduate with a retail clothing background and founder of Miss Meyer’s Clothing Consignment. Passionate about staying active with running, biking, and hiking with her Corgi, Cash; values family and building relationships.

• Lexie Meyer - Financial Advisor

  How long with NM? Since April 2021. Prior experience in agriculture assisting dairy farmers with herd record management. Passionate about time with family, farm life, trail rides, summers on the Mississippi River, fitness, and reading fiction.

• Dusty Jentz - Financial Advisor

  How long with NM? Since May 2016, with experience in four offices (Ames, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Dubuque). Prior to NM, he grew up on a family farm and was an athlete. Passionate about family time, farm work, disc golf, and following high level sports, especially Cowboys football.

• Jacob Kluesner - Financial Advisor

  How long with NM? Interned in August 2016 and became full-time in January 2018. Previous experience includes engineering at John Deere and serving as a finance manager at a car dealership before joining NM full-time. Passionate about family, time with loved ones, and outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping; he follows college and professional sports and has an interest in cars, particularly trucks and sports cars.

Role Details

As a Financial Representative, you will join a team dedicated to helping individuals and businesses reach their financial goals through personalized insurance solutions and financial planning. The role focuses on building long term client relationships and delivering tailored financial strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their financial goals, aspirations, and concerns.
• Financial Planning: Develop comprehensive plans that incorporate investments, insurance, and retirement.
• Insurance Solutions: Recommend and implement strategies to protect clients’ assets and income.
• Ongoing Support: Monitor 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 with clients.
• Licenses: Obtain necessary licenses such as Series 6, 63, and state insurance licenses (training and sponsorship available).

Benefits

• Retirement
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training and development
• Vision insurance
• Flexible work from home options available
• Income Potential: Competitive compensation structure including performance incentives, with no ceiling

Notes: Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Matt Schulte is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM or its subsidiaries. Flexible work from home options are available.