Market Director - Advisory
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $0 – $0 / year
About the job
What You'll Do
We are seeking an experienced sales professional to drive growth and strengthen relationships across Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channels. In this Market Director - Advisory role, you will serve as a trusted partner to financial professionals, delivering market insights, portfolio construction expertise, and investment solutions that help advisors grow their businesses and better serve clients.
• Develop and manage a designated territory in partnership with Internal Wholesalers to achieve sales goals and increase market share.
- Develop and manage a designated territory in partnership with Internal Wholesalers to achieve sales goals and increase market share.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with financial professionals through regular in-person meetings, virtual consultations, and ongoing communication.
- Drive new business opportunities, retain assets, and support the execution of asset retention initiatives.
- Consult with advisors on a broad range of investment solutions, including:
- Mutual Funds
- ETFs
- Model Portfolios
- Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs)
- Index Funds
- Alternative Investments
- Retirement Solutions
• Provide timely market insights, portfolio construction guidance, product education, and performance information.
- Provide timely market insights, portfolio construction guidance, product education, and performance information.
- Identify advisor needs and recommend investment strategies and solutions aligned with their business objectives.
- Support product launches, corporate initiatives, key accounts, conferences, and marketing campaigns.
- Create and deliver impactful sales presentations, product workshops, and educational events for financial professionals.
- Respond to advisor inquiries, provide sales and marketing materials, and assist with escalated service matters when needed.
- Maintain accurate records of advisor interactions and business development activities within CRM systems.
- Travel as needed to support territory management, advisor meetings, conferences, and industry events.
Positioned where financial services meet technology, Principal creates financial tools that assist our customers in living better lives. We are proud to be a purpose-oriented organization, guided by our mission to ensure financial security is within everyone's reach. Our mission, integrity, and customer dedication have made us a reliable leader for more than 140 years!
Who You Are
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of financial services industry experience, preferably in investment sales, wholesaling, asset management, or advisor relationship management.
- Strong knowledge of investment products, financial markets, and portfolio construction concepts.
- Demonstrated success building relationships and driving sales results through Broker-Dealer and RIA distribution channels.
- Experience with Envestnet and other advisor technology platforms.
- Strong understanding of investment product distribution and advisor support.
- Experience presenting to financial professionals and leading educational events.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and consultative selling skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to travel, up to 50%.
Preference given to candidates who already hold industry licenses. Candidates not currently licensed must obtain the following within 90 days of hire:
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
- Series 7
- Series 65 or 66
Salary Range Information
This position offers a competitive compensation package consisting of a base salary combined with incentive earnings. The base salary will provide financial stability, while the incentive component offers additional earning potential based on performance metrics. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$100000 - $100000 / year Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible
Yes Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we are not considering applicants who require any form of immigration sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future. This includes F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, and similar visas. For more information on work authorization requirements, please use the following links: Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Ethics Code In Principal Asset Management positions, you are required to observe an Investment Code of Ethics regarding conduct and personal trading for yourself and those living with you. Other positions within the organization may have similar obligations. Experience Principal At Principal, we believe in forming connections both personally and professionally. Together, we’re crafting a future for financial services that is guided by purpose – and that begins with you. Our success depends on the outstanding experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. We provide support to our employees in the same way as our customers. Our inclusive and competitive benefits protect physical, financial, and social well-being. Check our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values, and benefits. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Original Posting Date
10/15/2026 Most Recently Posted Date
10/15/2026
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From Principal Financial's careers page (Company careers page), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 15 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job