Associate Client Relationship Consultant - Group Benefits (Woodcliff Lake, NJ & Waltham, MA)

Principal Financial Group is a leading provider of group benefits, and they are seeking an Associate Client Relationship Consultant. In this role, you will drive business success by building relationships, delivering exceptional service, and influencing client outcomes. Responsibilities Efficient marketing of Group Life, Disability, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness solutions through financial advisors (i.e., brokers) for employer groups ranging from 3 to 499 employees Enhance networks, relationships, and Principal Financial Group's local brand through active participation in associations, industry groups, advisor events, etc Growing and retaining a block of group clients in a region through expert renewal analysis and negotiation, collaboratively selling additional products and service, enrolling clients in employer-paid and voluntary products and assisting brokers and employers groups with sophisticated service issues Skills BS or BA degree or 8 years of equivalent experience 0+ years of professional experience Life & Health insurance license required within 90 days of hire with appointment in the state of residence Must have excellent persuasion, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, presentation, listening, oral and written communication skills, as well as analytical skills Advanced math skills required with basic skills related to graphs, symbols, equations, etc Must be able to maintain accuracy while being detail oriented Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential May spend a minimum of 15-25% of time out of the office in face-to-face contact with customers and brokers, including overnight stays Benefits Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Pension Eligible Company Overview Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023. It was founded in 1879, and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is