Financial Planner - Competitive Drive Wanted at Northwestern Mutual in KY-Shelbyville-40065
- Company: Northwestern Mutual
- Location: KY-Shelbyville-40065
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $71,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
Join the Winning Team at the Louisville Group of Northwestern Mutual! 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 the Louisville Group of Northwestern Mutual!
Job description
- Join the Winning Team at the Louisville Group of Northwestern Mutual!
- 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 the Louisville Group of Northwestern Mutual!
- We recognize the unique strengths and qualities that former and current athletes bring to the table. Athletes could 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. Here’s why athletes could 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.
Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities: As a Financial Planner, your primary role will be to engage with clients to understand their comprehensive financial needs, providing personalized guidance to help them achieve their financial protection and planning goals. You will design and implement tailored strategies that safeguard clients' assets, income, and overall financial well-being, ensuring their long-term security. Regularly reviewing and updating clients' financial plans and insurance policies to reflect any changes in their circumstances or goals will be crucial to ensure continuous protection. Additionally, you will cultivate a robust network of clients through referrals, active community involvement, and professional associations.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
Required
- Strong analytical skills
Benefits
- Retirement
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 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.
- Compensation: $71,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year
About Northwestern Mutual
Time with NM: 9 years. Prior Experience: Began her career with Northwestern Mutual as an AFR supporting a successful female advisor. She has also held a role on the Network Office team and now operates with both an advisor and leadership contract. Prior to NM, Sophia worked for three years at the University of Louisville College of Business after completing her MBA, and before that served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy. Passionate About: Sophia enjoys spending time with her close family and being outdoors. A farm girl at heart, she has a deep love for animals, especially dogs, cats, and horses, and enjoys working outside, hiking, and spending time on the farm. She also has an adventurous side and loves traveling and trying new experiences, including skydiving, scuba diving, hang gliding, parasailing, snowmobiling, and skiing. Time with NM: 16 years. Prior Experience: Began his professional career with Northwestern Mutual as an intern during his junior year of college and has built his entire career within the organization. Passionate About: Cory is passionate about his family, his wife Kathryn and daughters Emma and Hannah. He enjoys spending time outdoors, including mountain biking and hiking. His hobbies include woodworking, photography, and golf. Time with NM: 1 Year. Prior Experience: Brings 13 years of experience in recruitment operations, talent attraction, and leadership. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Anthony worked with companies including Facebook, Congo Brands, and Aerotek. Passionate About: Anthony is a devoted husband and father and enjoys spending time with his family. He loves college football and spending time outdoors in the sun.