Hiring: Sales Manager – Principal Connection Company: Principal Financial Group Location: Grand Island, NE Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:21:42 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : CFP, CPT, Financial Planning, Series 24, Series 7 About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience on a sales or service team marketing products and services Required Skills: •We’re looking for a Sales Manager to lead and inspire a team of financial consultants on our Principal Connection team. In this role, you’ll lead a team to ensure exceptional customer experiences and delivery of appropriate Principal products and services in a call center environment. •Lead and handle the day to day responsibilities of a team with the priority of maintaining and strengthening the team based on strong culture, flexibility, nimbleness and results/outcome based mentality within a highly regulated environment •Use a strategic lense to leverage data to inform business decisions and priorities •Lead and oversee sales performance and coaching of financial consultants to identify appropriate financial solutions. •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! Qualifications: •Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and 8+ years of experience on a sales or service team marketing products and services •FINRA Series 7, FINRA Series 63, or equivalent registrations required immediately upon employment •FINRA Series 65 or 66 Licenses or ability to obtain within 90 days required. Potential opportunity to obtain FINRA Series 24. Must meet firm standards for registration within applicable jurisdictions •Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation supported and encouraged for continued professional growth. •Strong ability to interpret, position, and market all approved products and services offered in our product suite. •Demonstrated analytical and financial planning expertise, with deep understanding of industry trends, competitor offerings, and business practices. •Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate staff to achieve department and organizational objectives. •Skilled at setting clear direction, defining priorities, and aligning team performance with company strategies and goals. •Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain trusted partnerships across teams and business units. •Strong operational insight, supervisory judgment, and personal accountability. Compensation: •$104,400 - $140,400 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!