Are you passionate about being part of a team that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their retirement? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.
The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:
Columbus: 257 East Town Street Columbus, Ohio
Work schedule: 5 days onsite for the first 6-9 months of training before converting to a hybrid schedule of 2 days in office, 3 days remote.
Qualified candidate will have 3 months of experience with the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan.
Requires SIE and Series 6 within 120 days.
Internal Note: Compensation Grade: C3
Job Description Summary
Do you love connecting and building new business relationships? If you have a natural curiosity, are excited about helping people and want to accelerate both your personal and professional growth, we want to know more about you!
As a Representative, you’ll provide extraordinary care to our members, partners, plan sponsors and investment professionals. You will understand high-level product/plan and regulatory requirements to analyze and resolve general account, plan fees or plan inquiry questions will be key to success. Additionally, you’ll effectively interpret and articulate Nationwide's marketing strategies when communicating with customers.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Supervisor/Manager and does not have direct reports.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree in finance, business administration, insurance, economics, communications preferred.
License/Certification/Designation: ChFC, CLU, other industry designations desirable FINRA series 6 and/or 26 licenses preferred and may be required based on assigned product/line-of-business or distribution system.
Associates must acquire the required federal and/or state licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit. Additional licenses/registrations may be required when new products and services are implemented. If an associate fails to acquire required licenses/registrations within the designated time period, the associate will be ineligible to continue in the position. NOTE: A credit check may be required if a license is required for this position.
Experience: One year of experience in customer service, sales related occupations.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of various insurance products and the sales process. Solid understanding of the state and local laws necessary to understand the legal implications of certain product features in different states. Understands the consequences of not following the FINRA rules and regulations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with others. Proficiency with computers and common office software. Ability to understand general aspects of plan/contract and utilizes technology to enhance conversations with customers.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non-Exempt)
Working Conditions: Call center environment. Extended periods of time sitting in front of a computer and taking phone calls.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
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Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
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