Logo for Principal Financial Group

Sr Sales Representative - Group Benefits (DMV)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent experience required
  • 4+ 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

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with the broker community to sell group employee benefit products
  • Territory Development Sales, Growth and Retention
  • Building Broker Relationships
  • Partner with service team to prioritize brokers' and clients' needs

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Planning
  • Social Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Detail Oriented
  • Client Confidentiality

About the company

Principal Financial Group logo

Principal Financial Group

Financial Services

Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 45M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire. Along the way, we commit to supporting the communities where we do business. Improving our planet. And building a diverse, inclusive workforce. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Money Management.*” *Pensions & Investments, 2020 Disclosure: Principal® is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify participant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Principal will never ask for money during any stage of the employment application or hiring process. If you're asked to send money or share personal financial information as part of next steps in the process, do not engage or respond. Contact Principal Human Resources at 833-261-3736 and your local law enforcement. The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. (the “Principal Foundation”) is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. (“Principal”) operates. While the Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, the Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. The Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so. principal.com/social-media-disclosures

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryFinancial Services
Company size10001

Your match analysis

See how your profile stacks up against this role.

We compared the job requirements to your profile to show where you're strong and where you fall short.

Job description

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a Sr. Sales Representative in Group Benefits. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the broker community to sell group employee benefit products (life, dental, disability, vision, critical illness) throughout DMV which includes but is not limited to DC, N. VA, and MD. We also have an outstanding service team to partner with you and prioritize your brokers' and client's needs!

 

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

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

This position is also a phenomenal way to advance your career. 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!

 

Apply today!

Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent experience required.
  • 4+ 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 overnight stays.

Sales Executive (above qualifications apply along with below additions):

  • 6+ years related sales experience (group life, disability, dental, vision strongly preferred).
Salary Range Information: This position offers a competitive compensation package consisting of a base salary combined with incentive earnings. The base salary will provide financial stability, while the incentive component offers additional earning potential based on performance metrics. Salary Range: $45000 - $55000 / year Salary Details:

The following salary ranges reflect market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience. 

  • Sr. Sales Representative : $45,000 / year
  • Sales Executive: $55,000 / year

Heavy Incentive compensation in addition to salary listed.

Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:

Location

This is a remote role that needs to be located within territory (Central to Northern VA, MD, or DC). 

 

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

 

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

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career.

 

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.

Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 7/27/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 7/29/2026

LinkedIn Hashtag

: #LI-BS1

Apply once. Then go straight to the hiring manager.

After you apply, unlock the direct contact details of the people who actually make the call. A quick follow-up makes you 5x more likely to land an interview.

MR

Marcus Rivera

Chief Revenue Officer

m.rivera@company.com
linkedin.com/in/marcusrivera
Unlocked after you apply
·

SDR - (Inside) Sales Development Representative Related jobs

Other jobs at Principal Financial Group

Premium

Reach out to the hiring manager directly.

Gain access to the contact details of the hiring managers who actually decide, and reach out to network with them directly. That, plus more when you upgrade:

  • Full match report with fit score and gaps
  • Career diagnostics on how recruiters read you
  • Curated company matches and warm intros
  • 48h early access to new roles

Cancel anytime.