Market Director
$145,000–$211,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Build and execute a plan to recruit quality talent by developing trusting relationships within broad networks and leveraging personal centers of influence to obtain referrals. Collaborate with all channel stakeholders to source candidates into open roles across channels, conduct selection interviews, and actively manage candidates through licensing and launch phases. Demonstrate mastery of the Thrivent Financial Advice Process, model coaching on Salesforce and MoneyGuidePro, and conduct joint field work with financial advisors to observe, offer feedback, and assist with case consultation. Engage advisors in learning and development to build confidence, competence, and a culture of excellence while monitoring budget parameters and collaborating on area investments. Requires FINRA Series 7, 63/65 or 66, state insurance licenses, and 5+ years in financial services. Full-time role with up to 50% travel and evening hours; total compensation ranges from $145,000 to $211,000 annually.
Required Qualifications
- Four-year college degree
- 5+ Years in the financial service industry attracting and hiring new talent
- Demonstrated track record of attracting, selecting, and developing financial advisors
- Experience hiring financial advisor on teams
- Once financial advisors are assigned to this position, this position will require securities registrations, state insurance licenses and appointments in all states where financial advisors are conducting business and receiving commissions
- Experience in leading groups, specifically in presenting and facilitating to drive understanding of concepts and practices that lead to new financial advisor success
- Demonstrated track record of solid sales results (i.e. L/H/A, investments, etc.) and alignment to providing clients wholistic, purpose-based advice
- Experience in using the Thrivent Financial Advice Process, Salesforce and other Thrivent tools and systems and ability and willingness to model, promote, and demonstrate usage of tools as needed
- Will and skill to commit to joint field work expectations
- FINRA Series 7, 63/65 or 66 required or obtained within 90 days
- State insurance licensed and appointed in life, health and variable lines of authority or attained within 90 days
- State securities registered and insurance licensed and appointed in all states that comprise the Advisor Group or are aligned to specific financial advisors that are assigned
- Satisfactory background check and clean compliance record
- Flexibility to travel within the area (may include overnight), up to 50%, and conduct business during evening hours
- Must have own vehicle to use for business purposes
- Demonstrated track record of satisfactory performance
Desired Qualifications
- Four-year college degree strongly preferred
- 5+ Years in the financial service industry attracting and hiring new talent preferred
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