Relationship Manager - Alternative Distribution (Group Benefits)

What You'll Do

This role partners in the execution of the strategy to identify and build relationships through the adoption of digital integrations by distribution partners and platforms in our workplace benefits space.

Here's some examples of the types of things you'll do:

• Build awareness of our capabilities and standards with key relationship contacts that drive revenue and efficiency results
• Represent the group benefits distribution areas in ongoing projects, strategy discussions, and technology buildouts with an emphasis on creating scalable solutions
• Improve and maintain excellent relationships with key home office contributors to assigned key relationships as well as group benefits distribution sales and account management.
• Participate in the establishment and achievement of performance objectives.

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!

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 6+ years group benefits experience required
• Individual insurance product knowledge preferred
• Must have basic PC skills with accuracy and pay strict attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and have excellent relationship building skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality is required
• Some travel required including overnight stays, minimal.
• There is no licensing required at this time. Should licensing become required pursuant to state or federal regulation, completion and maintenance of said licenses will be required to stay in the role

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$112000 - $182400 / year
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

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

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.
Original Posting Date

4/9/2025
Most Recently Posted Date

4/9/2025

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