District Office – Director of Selection
Job Description:
This role is challenged with the selection efforts of the district office. The process of sourcing, recruiting, and selecting financial representatives is conducted and continuously improved by this individual. He or she builds high-level quality relationships in the community, local colleges and in the district 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 network office. Creativity, exceptional communication skills and drive to achieve are critical in this position.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Recruiting
• Execute district office recruiting plan to reach activity & productivity goals with the team
• Build referral source network within the offices
• Develop centers of influence in the community and local colleges
• Develop qualified lead strategies from all sources – referrals, COIs, internet, career fairs, etc.
• Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote Northwestern Mutual
Selection
• Master information and language regarding all aspects of the financial representative career and each step of the selection process
• Review resumes and schedule initial interviews
• Conduct pre-screen and initial interviews of all candidates entering the process
• Administer selection profiles
• Direct all candidates through the selection process and series of interviews with other network office management and financial representatives
• Maintain integrity of the selection process
• Effectively communicate with candidates
• Manage the transition of candidates offered a contract with the network office
Management
• Build and refine the network office selection process as needed
• Participate in company and industry training programs and work to improve the recruiting & selection skills
• Create and execute on a professional development plan
Accountability & Activity Tracking
• Report weekly activity to the leadership team
• Coordinate regular (weekly, monthly & quarterly) meetings with the leadership team
Miscellaneous
• Maintain sufficient inventory of all recruiting materials & supplies
• Develop programs/contests as needed to enhance recruiting results
• Provide support to the leadership team for recruiting & selection efforts
Qualification Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong communication skills required with the ability to build rapport and influence others
