Talent Scout

Talent Scout - Northwestern Mutual - Aurora

This position is responsible for all recruitment efforts of the district network office. The process of sourcing, recruiting, and selecting Financial Advisors is conducted and continuously improved by this individual. 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. Creativity, 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 – referrals, Centers of Influence, internet, advertising, career fairs, etc.
• 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 help with the onboarding process

Responsibilities

MANAGEMENT

• Guide leadership team in developing specific recruiting strategies and activities necessary to reach district network office recruiting goals
• Participate in company and industry training programs and work to improve the recruiting selection skills of the entire leadership team
• Create and execute a professional development plan built with input and guidance from the Managing Director

ACCOUNTABILITY ACTIVITY TRACKING

• Maintain database of all recruiting selection activity for the network/district network office daily
• Report weekly activity to the leadership team
• Utilize home office supported software to maintain the candidate database and accurate records of prospects to ensure the efficiency of the selection process
• Coordinate regular (weekly, monthly quarterly) meetings with the leadership team
• Prepare activity/results reports for leadership team meetings

MISCELLANEOUS

• Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials supplies
• Oversee any pre-contract training to be done by a candidate
• Develop programs/contests as needed to enhance recruiting results
• Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting selection efforts
• Hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• Strong natural market to be utilized as centers of influence and/or potential candidates
• Lead generation experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Prior recruiting experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills are required with the ability to build rapport and influence others
• Sales experience required

Compensation

About Northwestern Mutual - Aurora

• Chicago Tribune Recognized us as a 2019-2023 Top Workplaces
• Northwestern Mutual has received its 6th consecutive perfect score on the Human Right Campaign's Corporate Equality Index
• Business 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