Financial Advisor (sales training + mentorship provided)

Northwestern Mutual Aurora is seeking new Financial Advisors to join its growing and highly productive practice. A successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be self-motivated, have a demonstrated history of personal success, value professional interdependence with a world class company, have a high standard of ethics, and have a demonstrated interest in business, finance, or entrepreneurship.Financial Advisors with Northwestern Mutual- Skokie provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for the planning needs of individuals and businesses in the areas of retirement planning, insurance and investment services, estate planning, business planning, education funding, and employee benefits. They strive to understand their clients' goals and visions in order to develop comprehensive financial solutions that put their clients on a path to financial success.Northwestern Mutual is a developmental culture and we strive to find individuals who are committed to high levels of growth and success.Desired Skills and Experience· Permanently reside in the Greater Chicago area· BA or BS degree from a four-year institution preferred· Candidate must be an accomplished communicator with strong verbal and written skills· Prior sales and/or business experience preferred· Candidate must also possess a history of personal and professional successCandidate Characteristics & Qualifications:· Bachelor, Masters degree or Higher degree· Intelligent, high energy, Integrity, others focused, dynamic, driven, successful, friendly with strong work ethic· Needs significant income potential or capital to fulfill their dreams· Responsible and Accountable· Entrepreneurial, self starter· Commitment to Growth - Personally, Professionally, and FinanciallyDevotion to its policy owners has led Northwestern Mutual through 160 years of industry success. Some of our accolades include:• Fortune 100 Company• Number one "World's Most Admired" company by Fortune magazine for over 25 years• Named one of the “50 Best Companies to Sell For” by Selling Power magazine• Named one of the "50 Best Places to Launch a Career" by BusinessWeek magazine• Top 10 independent broker-dealersNorthwestern Mutual has always received the highest possible financial strength ratings from the four major ratings agencies:· A.M. Best: A++· Fitch Ratings: AAA· Standard & Poor’s: AAA· Moody’s Investors Service: AaaLocation:Aurora, ILCompensation & BenefitsWhile you help provide financial security to your clients, Northwestern Mutual is committed to offering its Financial Advisors a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, which includes:· Accelerated Commission with training bonus· Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing· World-renowned training & development· Sales execution team support· Leadership Opportunities· Stipends & Allowance· Comprehensive Medical Coverage· Retirement Package; Pension Plan· Group Life and Disability Income Insurance