Job Description
Job Description
Talent Scout - Northwestern Mutual - Aurora
This position is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and selecting candidates to the Aurora district network office. He or she builds high-level quality relationships in the community and in the district network office to promote the Northwestern Mutual career, generate referrals, and develop centers of influence. He or she plays a key role in developing recruiting goals and strategies for the district network office and is responsible for holding all members of the leadership team accountable for their respective roles in recruiting selection. Strong persona / business connections, exceptional communication skills, and drive to achieve are critical in this position.
Duties may include, but are not limited to :
- Develop centers of influence in the community
- Lead generation through – warm market, centers of influence, and referrals
- Develop and coordinate advertising marketing strategies (ads, direct mail, community events, etc.)
- Execute district network office recruiting plan to reach activity productivity goals
- Build referral source network within the district network office (Financial Representatives, specialists, management, and staff)
- Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote Northwestern Mutual
- Promote the benefits of network growth and recruiting successes within the district network office
- Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices
- Build relationships with new candidates and provide cohesiveness with the onboarding process
Responsibilities
MANAGEMENT
Guide leadership team in developing specific recruiting strategies and activities necessary to reach district network office recruiting goalsParticipate in company and industry training programs and work to improve the recruiting selection skills of the entire leadership teamCreate and execute a professional development plan built with input and guidance from the Managing DirectorACCOUNTABILITY ACTIVITY TRACKING
Maintain database of all recruiting selection activity for the network / district network office dailyReport weekly activity to the leadership teamUtilize home office supported software to maintain the candidate database and accurate records of prospects to ensure the efficiency of the selection processCoordinate regular (weekly, monthly quarterly) meetings with the leadership teamPrepare activity / results reports for leadership team meetingsMISCELLANEOUS
Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials suppliesOversee any pre-contract training to be done by a candidateDevelop programs / contests as needed to enhance recruiting resultsProvide support to the leadership team for recruiting selection effortsIn office hours Mon-Thur. 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm, Fri. 8 : 30am-3pmQualifications
Must have : strong personal / business connections in or around the Aurora area to be utilized as centers of influence and / or potential candidatesLead generation experience a plusBachelor’s degree is a plusPrior recruiting experience is a plusStrong communication skills are required with the ability to build rapport and influence othersSales experience a plusCompensation
$60,000 + incentive bonuses – health benefits, PTO, 401K
About Northwestern Mutual - Aurora
Chicago Tribune Recognized us as a 2019-2023 Top WorkplacesNorthwestern Mutual has received its 6th consecutive perfect score on the Human Right Campaign's Corporate Equality IndexBusiness Week recently recognized Northwestern Mutual as one of the “Best Places to Launch a Career”.Northwestern Mutual was named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor.com; ranked #1 in our industry.Northwestern Mutual named one of the world’s most admired companies in 2024