What You'll Do

We are looking for a Sales Representative in our Group Benefits area. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the broker community throughout the Michigan territory to sell group employee benefit products (life, dental, disability, vision, critical illness). We also have an outstanding service team to partner with you and prioritize your brokers and clients needs!

Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you’ll do:

• Territory Development
• Sales, Growth and Retention
• Building Broker Relationships

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 8 years of equivalent experience required.
• 2 years related sales experience (group life, disability, dental, vision preferred).
• Must have appropriate Life & Health licensing.
• Excellent planning/interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, presentation, listening, oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have time management and decision-making skills.
• Advanced math skills are necessary, related to graphs, symbols, equations, etc.
• Must be accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is crucial.
• Travel required (up to 50%), including minimal overnight stays.
• Non-solicitation agreement required upon hire.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range

$40000 - $40000 / year

Additional Information

Location

This role can be remotely located within the lower peninsula of Michigan. We also have office locations in Grand Rapids and Southfield.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management 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.

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