Insurance Agent with Sports Background

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

Retirement

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Join the Winning Team at Northwestern Mutual - The Big Apple!

Are you an athlete at heart with a passion for teamwork and competition? Bring your sports background to a dynamic career as an Insurance Agent with Northwestern Mutual - The Big Apple!

Why Current and Former Athletes Can Thrive Here : We recognize the unique strengths and qualities that former and current athletes bring to the table. Athletes excel in our environment because of their inherent drive, discipline, and competitive spirit, which are essential traits for success in the insurance and financial services industry. Heres why athletes thrive with us :

• Teamwork and Collaboration : Just like in sports, our success depends on teamwork and collaboration. Athletes naturally excel in a team setting, working together towards common goals and supporting each other to achieve the best results for our clients.
• Resilience and Determination : Athletes are accustomed to facing challenges and persevering through difficult situations. This resilience translates well to the professional world, where overcoming obstacles and staying focused on long-term goals are key to building a successful career.
• Goal-Oriented Mindset : The drive to set and achieve goals is second nature to athletes. This goal-oriented mindset helps our representatives stay motivated and committed to helping clients achieve their financial objectives.
• Discipline and Time Management : Balancing training, competitions, and academics instills a strong sense of discipline and time management in athletes. These skills are invaluable in managing a client portfolio, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of productivity.
• Competitive Spirit : The competitive nature of athletes fuels their desire to excel and be the best in their field. This competitive spirit drives our representatives to continuously improve, exceed performance targets, and deliver exceptional service to clients.

Meet some of our local team, many who have excelled in athletics :

Milan Suri - Managing Director

• How long with NM? Joined Northwestern Mutual 5 years ago, bringing over 15 years of experience in the industry.
• Prior Experience? Spent time working at Credit Suisse and UBS, became a business owner and entrepreneur. He also worked at other financial institutions before choosing Northwestern Mutual as his home. A proud Georgetown graduate.
• Passionate About? Indian American heritage, avid tennis player, devoted husband, and a dedicated family man.

Tom Samar - Managing Director and Certified Financial Planner

• How long at NM? Started in 2015.
• Prior Experience? College intern out of Buffalo, NY; graduated from Binghamton University; played two years of college baseball; moved to NYC in 2017.
• Passionate About? A dedicated Bills and Yankees fan, avid golfer, travel enthusiast, and fluent in sign language, having grown up with a deaf sibling.

Theresa Calabrese - Managing Director and Certified Coach

• How long at NM? Joined Northwestern Mutual in 2008.
• Prior Experience? Graduated from Fordham University and started with Northwestern Mutual right out of college. Began as a certified coach, guiding financial advisors, before transitioning to a financial advisor and leadership role. Made history as the first female Managing Director in the NYC territory for Northwestern Mutual.
• Passionate About? Being a mom and cherishing time with her 2-year-old daughter. Loves the outdoorswhether it's kayaking or camping. Avid reader who enjoys business books around leadership and romance novels.

Key Responsibilities : As an Insurance Agent, you will work directly with clients to understand their financial protection needs and provide personalized solutions through life, disability, and other insurance products. Your role will focus on helping individuals and families build financial security by designing and implementing tailored risk management strategies. You will regularly review and update client insurance plans to reflect life changes and evolving goals, ensuring their continued protection.

This position may also offer a pathway toward becoming a Financial Advisor, once additional state insurance and FINRA securities licenses are obtained. Career advancement support and training may be provided to help you grow into a broader financial planning capacity over time. You will be expected to build a strong client base through referrals, community involvement, and professional networking.

Qualifications : We prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related discipline. While prior experience in insurance, financial services, or business development is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, strong analytical skills, and the capability to build lasting client relationships. We welcome individuals from business development-oriented organizations with uncapped earnings potential, including those from Medical Device, Education (teachers, administrators), Logistics, Solar, Payroll Services, Tech Business Development, Real Estate, Auto Rental and others. You will be required to obtain state insurance licenses, with training provided and sponsorship considered.

Benefits : You will have continuous access to training and development programs, with sponsorship for advanced certifications to enhance your expertise. We offer a lucrative compensation structure including performance-based incentives and unlimited earning potential. You will receive extensive support from a dedicated planning team, marketing resources, and experienced mentors. Enjoy the flexibility to design a work schedule that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Most importantly, you will play a pivotal role in helping individuals and families secure their financial future, making a lasting difference in the community.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Milan Suri is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.