Director of Selections

This role is responsible for all recruitment efforts of the district network office or network office. • Create and execute on district network office or network office recruiting plan to reach activity and full-time contract goals • Actively participate in community clubs and organizations to promote and brand Northwestern Mutual • Promote the benefits of office growth and recruiting successes within the office • Develop and coordinate advertising and marketing strategies to include ads, direct mail, community events, etc. • Develop relationships with other Northwestern Mutual recruiters to share leads and best practices Selection • Be knowledgeable on information and language regarding all aspects of the financial representative career and each step of the selection process • Review resumes and schedules initial interviews • Specific selection process accountability to include but not limited to screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, administering selection tools, and guiding candidates through the selection process • Maintain integrity and consistency of the selection process • Identify and lead the implementation of improvements to the selection process. • Effectively communicate with candidates • Manage the transition of candidates offered a contract with the network or district network office, including the Contract, Licensing, and Registration process, as well as training and development • Oversee any pre-contract training to be done by the candidate Leadership • Build, audit, and refine the selection process as needed • Guide leadership team in developing specific recruiting strategies and activities necessary to reach recruiting goals • Monitor and report on actual versus needed activity and results of recruiters and leadership team members • Participate in company and industry training programs and work to improve the recruiting and selection skills of the entire leadership team • Direct and supervise the recruiting activities of the Campus Recruiter and the Recruiting Coordinator • Manage office recruitment budget • Create and execute on a professional development plan built with input and guidance from the Managing Partner, Managing Director, or Chief Development Officer Accountability, Tracking, and Analysis • Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in the selection process; establish and implement improvements • Utilize home office-supported software to maintain the candidate database and accurate records of prospects to ensure the efficiency of the selection process • Prepare activity/results for leadership team meetings and coordinate regular meetings to review, assess, and establish actions based on the data • May include the oversight of contract and licensing responsibilities Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three or more years progressively responsible work experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or related field; experience in the financial services or related industry is desired.