Outside Representative - Seeking Former Educators

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Transition Your Teaching Skills into Financial Services:

• Leverage Your Communication Expertise: Educators excel in financial services because they have the confidence and communication skills needed to guide clients through important decisions that can shape their financial futures.
• Build Lifelong Relationships: While educators often lose touch with students as they move into new life stages, financial services allow you to maintain close, long-term relationships with clients, helping them at every stage of life.
• See the Impact of Your Work: Just as you’ve witnessed the difference you made in the classroom, this career offers the chance to see how your guidance positively affects clients’ lives, both now and in the future.
• Achieve Greater Rewards: Transitioning into financial services can offer not only a more rewarding career path but often greater financial opportunities as well.

Meet Some of Our Local Leaders, the Heartbeat of Our Business:

Alex Beilin - Managing Partner

• How long with NM? Been with NM for 30 years.
• Previous experience? Worked at TGI Fridays during college, excelling in customer service and seasonal sales.
• Passionate about? Spending time with his wife Leslie and son Luca, traveling, sports, and exploring different cultures, as well as faith development.

Louis Pietig - Managing Director, Fairfield District Office

• How long with NM? Been with NM for 7 years.
• Previous experience? Financial services wholesaler at Horizon Kinetics and Cohen & Steers, then financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors.
• Passionate about? Family, community service, and travel. He has 3 sons and actively gives back to the community.

Andrew Kalinowski - Managing Director, Westport District Office

• How long with NM? Been with NM for 10 years, including an internship.
• Previous experience? Held jobs at a car wash and as a bus boy/dishwasher in high school.
• Passionate about? Golf, snowboarding, scuba diving, and Boston sports, especially football (Patriots) and hockey (Bruins).

About Us: At Northwestern Mutual of Fairfield County, we’re building a team of high-performing professionals committed to excellence, growth, and meaningful community impact. Located in the heart of Fairfield County, our network of offices is a cornerstone for individuals seeking rewarding careers as Financial Representatives. Our network is one of Northwestern Mutual’s most historic network offices. In 2024, the firm had 5 advisors ranked in the Top-10 of the Forbes Best-In-State Financial Securities List (CT) and 9 rank in the Top-25.

We’re proud to actively support our local community through partnerships with organizations like Norwalk Open Door, helping individuals transition from homelessness into mainstream society, and Filling in the Blanks, which provides meals to schoolchildren in need. On a national level, we champion the fight against pediatric cancer through Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Join us as we enter an exciting new phase of growth and success, where your career aspirations and passion for making a difference can truly thrive.

Position Responsibilities for a Financial Representative:

• Educate clients on financial planning and insurance options.
• Provide excellent customer service and build lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with a local supportive team.

Position Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Goal-oriented with a desire to succeed.
• Life insurance license and FINRA certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Fairfield County Mission/Vision/Values:

• Mission: Financially empower communities to change the world.
• Vision: Redefine financial planning as a sanctuary for diverse communities.
• Core Values: Inclusivity, empowerment, safety, impact, and authenticity.

Our Unique Angle: Meticulous Training and Support
We distinguish ourselves by prioritizing a meticulous focus on the process, ensuring sustainable business practices and a predictable high-activity approach, setting us apart from an industry often fixated on end results.

Position Perks:

• Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Ongoing professional development
• Local culture of support and positive recognition

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Alex Beilin is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.