Regional VP-Annuities

What You'll Do

This role is responsible for sales activities for Principal Retail Annuities and Income Solutions. You'll impact sales by partnering with financial advisors sharing sales ideas, answering product questions, identifying new sales opportunities, and managing assigned daily activities of their territory.

Here are a few examples of the types of things you'll do:

• Develop and execute sales plans, activity reports and rotation schedules.
• Works closely with an Internal Wholesaler within assigned territory for collective success.
• Presentations to large groups and one on one in a face to face and a virtual setting, ability to provide case design consultation and timely follow-ups.

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!

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or eight years of equivalent experience required plus 6+ years related sales experience
• Series 6 required within 45 days
• Advanced designations preferred (CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®)
• Excellent knowledge of annuity solutions, competitive intelligence and financial markets required
• Strong interpersonal skills, consultative skills, and advisor expertise are requiredMust have strong presentation, and oral and written communication skills
• Good training and motivational skills are necessary
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Extensive travel and overnight stays required (approximately 50-80%)

Salary Range Information

This position offers a competitive compensation package consisting of a base salary combined with incentive earnings. The base salary will provide financial stability, while the incentive component offers additional earning potential based on performance metrics.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$70000 - $70000 / year

Salary Details

Heavy incentive compensation in addition to salary listed.

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.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Location

This is a remote position that needs to be located within territory: NC, SC, GA with a preference for Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA or Raleigh, NC.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

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

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

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.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

10/19/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

10/19/2026

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