Sr. Retirement Specialist (Government Sector Retirement Plans)

Overview

Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, Nationwide Financial could be the place for you. At Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role will support the city of Baltimore and must work out of the office Monday through Friday from 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm.

This role will require the FINRA series 6, 63, 65 and Life / Health license (or 7 & 66).

This is an F.SD85 role.

Job Description Summary

At the heart of our work with retirement plans for high-profile organizations is the desire to help individuals retire successfully. Multiple decision-makers are engaged in plan selection, enhancements and retention, requiring teamwork, strategic thinking and superior relationship management on various levels. If you can collaborate, connect and communicate to build, grow and retain important and productive business relationships, we want to know more about you!

As a Senior Retirement Specialist, you\u2019ll drive sales, provide education and deliver service for plan participants. You will develop, manage and retain relationships with participants and have regular retirement education and planning interactions with them. You will identify prospects and acquire new small cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts one-on-one and group seminars for potential and existing participants within an assigned territory.
• Assists / supports the Program Director in territory planning, execution strategies and team building / development activities.
• Serves as a financial resource to existing and potential participants by providing counseling and guidance on the features and benefits of defined contribution retirement savings plans which will drive sales growth.
• Responsible for developing relationships with key entity contacts especially at the department head level in order to expand products and services within the plan.
• Helps and supports Program Director, including training on new presentations, product information and policy or process changes, etc.
• Acts as a team lead for a group of Retirement Specialists and functions as a point of contact for inquiries and help troubleshoot problems.
• Leads special projects that may relate to marketing, customer service, enrollment and other administrative processes of the deferred compensation program.
• Works with dedicated or regional home office teams to solve customer issues or implement actions to improve processes for the field.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Retirement Services Program Director; no direct reports.

Typical Skills and Experiences

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility : Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions : Travel within assigned territory required. May be required to work from home. Must have a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.

ADA

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including : medical / dental / vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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