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Regional VP-Annuities (NJ, DE, E.PA)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or eight years of equivalent experience
  • 6+ years related sales experience
  • Series 6 required within 45 days
  • Excellent knowledge of annuity solutions and financial markets

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales plans and activity reports
  • Partner with financial advisors sharing sales ideas and managing daily activities
  • Conduct presentations to large groups and one-on-one in various settings
  • Identify new sales opportunities and provide case design consultation

Key facts

Other skills

  • Delegation Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Communication
  • Training And Development
  • Motivational Skills
  • Client Confidentiality

About the company

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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

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Job description

What You'll Do:

This role is responsible for sales activities for Principal Retail Annuities and Income Solutions. You'll impact sales by partnering with financial advisors sharing sales ideas, answering product questions, identifying new sales opportunities, and managing assigned daily activities of their territory.

 

Here are a few examples of the types of things you'll do:

  • Develop and execute sales plans, activity reports and rotation schedules. 
  • Works closely with Associate Regional Vice President and Internal Wholesaler within assigned territory for collective success.
  • Presentations to large groups and one on one in a face to face and a virtual setting, ability to provide case design consultation and timely follow-ups. 

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 eight years of equivalent experience required plus 6+ years related sales experience
  • Series 6 required within 45 days
  • Advanced designations preferred (CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®)
  • Excellent knowledge of annuity solutions, competitive intelligence and financial markets required
  • Strong interpersonal skills, consultative skills, and advisor expertise are required
  • Must have strong presentation, and oral and written communication skills
  • Good training and motivational skills are necessary
  • Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  • Extensive travel and overnight stays required (approximately 50-80%)

 

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: $70000 - $70000 / year Salary Details:

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 position that needs to be located within territory: DE, NJ, or Eastern PA.

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.)

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors 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.

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): 8/4/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 8/5/2026

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