Financial Services Marketing Consultant

What You’ll Do

Are you a creative problem solver with a passion for marketing and business growth? We are currently seeking a self-motivated and detailed oriented Marketing Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on our business and help drive our growth plans forward. You’ll be responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns and creative tactics to attract new clients and expand our market presence.

You will work closely with our sales leaders and financial professionals to help them identify and pursue new business opportunities, using your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.

• Promoting and implementing marketing programs and tools with all financial advisors in the region.
• You will work closely with sales managers and financial advisors to effectively penetrate target segments in order to help grow their books of business.
• Implement multi-channel marketing programs, maximizing social media, email campaigns and traditional marketing.
• Support client retention efforts by enhancing engagement strategies and maintaining strong relationships.
• Plan and coordinate events to support marketing initiatives.
• Produce newsletters to foster positive culture and keep advisors informed about marketing programs and initiatives.
• Ensuring marketing programs align with industry regulations and compliance measures and align with brand standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to translate marketing concepts into actionable plans and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and highly organized with the ability to prioritize assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• College degree or previous experience in marketing or related field.
• Experience with Salesforce and/or other CRM platforms.
• Exposure to, or experience with, social media platforms.

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

$24.20 - $32.42 / hour

Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

Yes

This role will be based in our West Des Moines, IA field office. This position requires full-time, on-site work from Monday to Friday during standard office hours.

At this time, we’re not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

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