Market Director - Sioux Falls

Successful Market Director Grows the market by attracting high‑quality, diverse talent into financial professional (FP) roles and ensures new FPs are given the tools, resources and knowledge needed to be successful in their new role. Attract, Recruit and Select Diverse Talent Create and implement a recruiting strategy to grow capacity by attracting and cultivating quality, diverse FP candidates in focus markets. Execute a plan to recruit quality talent by spending focused time developing trusting relationships within broad and diverse networks, leveraging centers of influence, and obtaining referrals from FPs for quality, diverse talent. Partner with other Thrivent leaders/key stakeholders to develop a capacity plan and understand recruiting and selection systems. Actively manage a pipeline of high‑quality, diverse candidates. Conduct selection interviews and assess candidates for high probability of success. Create followership by demonstrating enthusiasm for the career and for Thrivent and by caring about the success of others. Develop New FPs and Support the Launch of New FP Practices Demonstrate mastery of the Thrivent Financial Advice Process and be able to model and coach on all elements. Conduct high levels of joint field work (approximately 3 days per week) as scheduled by new FPs to observe and offer feedback, and help with case prep as needed. Demonstrate, model and coach on the use of Salesforce and other Thrivent tools (e.g., CAP, Illustrations) during the sales process. Be available to FPs to develop their goals and conduct meetings to discuss progress, analyze what’s working and address challenges. Be available to FPs to develop/execute a marketing plan that leverages relationships within their natural market, referrals and communities. Collaborate With Others Inform and communicate with leadership regarding FP progress toward goals and success. Facilitate connections between new FPs and vetted FPs to provide additional joint field work experiences or practice experiences. Connect with corporate resources to stay informed of best practices or changes that directly impact recruiting, launch and vets. Demonstrate ability to use technology effectively with FPs to assist in coaching and training. Build a plan with the Community Engagement team to grow the market and identify communities or congregations to focus on, using generosity and other marketing programs. Build and maintain relationships with leaders within the Christian Community and centers of influence. Manages Market Engage in business planning to set strategy for the market and determine how to meet goals. Provide leadership and coaching to the market team. Develop a healthy culture within the market, enabling good results and ensuring a culture of excellence. Work with the Community Engagement team and others to develop and implement a growth plan and identify key markets to focus on. Build and maintain relationships with leaders within the Christian Community and centers of influence. Characteristics of Ideal Candidate Driven for results: strives for success and takes ownership of market performance. Passionate about attracting and developing others: gains professional satisfaction from the success of others and being a source of help. Adaptable: flexible, agile and amenable. Courageous: willingness to take risks and do what needs to be done to grow individuals and the market. Credible: seen as an expert in what it takes to be a successful FP, both in sales process/methods and systems/technology. Minimum Requirements Demonstrated track record of solid sales results (e.g., loans, home equity, investments). Experience in using the Thrivent Financial Advice Process, Salesforce and other Thrivent tools and systems (e.g., CAP, Illustrations) and the ability and willingness to model, promote and demonstrate usage of tools. Previous experience in attracting others. Will and skill to commit to joint field work expectations. Experience in leading groups, specifically presenting and facilitating to drive understanding of concepts and practices that lead to new FP success. Licensing: FINRA Series 7, 63/65 or 66 required or obtained within 90 days. State insurance licensed and appointed in life, health and variable lines or attained within 90 days. State securities and insurance licenses and appointments in all states that comprise the Advisor Group. Once FPs are assigned to this position, securities registrations, state insurance licenses and appointments in all states where FPs conduct business and receive commissions will be required. Satisfactory background check and clean compliance record. Flexibility to travel within the Advisor Group (may include overnight) and conduct business during evening hours. Must have own automobile for business purposes. Demonstrated track record of satisfactory performance. Strongly Preferred Four‑year college degree strongly preferred. Professional designation or history of significant progress toward achievement preferred. Key Dependencies and Relationships Advisor Group Leadership Team; vetted FPs; new FPs; Advisor Group staff; corporate recruiting, launch and practice management teams. Pay Transparency Thrivent’s long‑term growth depends on attracting, rewarding and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. This is achieved through a combination of base, bonus and incentives. The applicable total compensation range for this full‑time role is $145,000–$211,000 per year, dependent upon performance and various geographic regions. Base pay is determined by factors such as location, experience, skills, knowledge, business needs, market demand and other factors deemed important by Thrivent. Benefits Benefits may include: bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k), pension, life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, supplemental protection insurance, 20 days paid time off, sick and safe time, 10 paid company holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental leave, EAP, well‑being benefits and other employee benefits. Eligibility is subject to applicable plan and policy documents. Equal Employment Opportunity Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and request Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrivent Financial