Sales Representative Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

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

At Northwestern Mutual San Francisco, we are a Top 10 Network Office recognized nationally for both our excellence in advisor development and our leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion . Our mission is to grow both our advisors and our clients with intention, creating lasting financial security through a culture of highly educated, integrated planning. We are proud recipients of honors such as the 2025 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards DEI Finalist, the Gen Impact Awards Top 3 Diversity & Inclusion Council recognition, the 2024 Northwestern Mutual Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Team Award, and Forbes Best-In-State Top Financial Security Professionals list. We pair this commitment to inclusive growth with best-in-class training, earning the prestigious APEX Award from Training Magazine for our innovative, data-driven learning and leadership development programs. Beyond our office, we invest in the communities we servesupporting local initiatives, funding advisor-led impact programs, and engaging through dedicated field advisory councils that represent and advocate for diverse voices. Here, new Financial Representatives join a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where professional excellence and community impact go hand in hand.

Our thriving office is located at: 555 Mission St. Floor 16, San Francisco, CA 94105

A Glance at Northwestern Mutual (NM):
Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 500 company that provides a wide range of financial services to more than 5 million people. As a mutual company, we answer to our policyownersnot Wall Street. We began in Wisconsin in 1857, and today were one of Americas top companies - as was recognized by FORTUNE as one of the Worlds Most Admired companies in 2024 - with a unique culture deeply dedicated to helping people achieve financial security.

Meet Our Local Team:

Michael Byrne Managing Partner:

• Time with NM: 18 years.
• Prior Experience: Started at Northwestern Mutual as a college intern while attending Maryville University of St. Louis, later serving as Field Director, Assistant Regional Manager, and ultimately being appointed Managing Partner.
• Passionate About: Lives with his wife and their three children, and three King Charles CavaliersRuby, Henry, and Quincy. Enjoys spending time at home and in Tahoe with his family, attending Giants games, and taking motorcycle trips across the country with friends.

Marlin Adams District Director & Financial Advisor:

• Time with NM: 15 years.
• Prior Experience: Began as a Northwestern Mutual intern in January 2010 while at California State East Bay. Became a full-time Financial Advisor in June 2010, later serving as Field Director and Growth & Development Director before becoming District Director in 2022.
• Passionate About: A Bay Area native, married to his high school sweetheart. Enjoys traveling with their two children, is an avid Golden State Warriors fan, spends holidays at their lake house in Clearlake, and coaches cross country. Known as the essential commissioner of the office fantasy football league.

Giordano Salvetti Financial Advisor/Growth & Development Director:

• Time with NM: 5 years.
• Prior Experience: Graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in Economics. Worked as a representative, selling wine and spirits, and has experience as an intern.
• Passionate About: Second-generation San Francisco native from the North Beach neighborhood. Loyal fan of the 49ers, Giants, and Warriors. Enjoys family time in Lodi, golf trips with friends, and time with his cat Bonnie and fiance, whom he met at NM.

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. Michael Byrne is a Managing Partner for NM and is not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.