Relationship Manager -Retirement Solutions (Atlanta)

<h2 class="jdheading"><strong> What You'll Do</strong></h2><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In our Customer Care area, the <strong>Relationship Manager</strong> develops deep relationships with advisors, plan sponsors, and third-party administrators that are in our 10M - 200M market space in the Atlanta area. This role is the strategic partner to our clients and advisors to provide creative solutions that meet business goals of retention, growth, and retirement readiness to name a few.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you’ll do:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with the plan sponsor and the advisor on plan design, investments, retirement readiness, services and new opportunities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Plan level health reviews.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Problem solving complex issues.</span></li><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"> </li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years! Principal® named one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 13th time. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Join us!</span></p> <br><h3 class="jdheading"><strong>Who You Are</strong></h3><br><br><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree or 8 years of equivalent experience required</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4+ years retirement industry experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must become an associated person of Principal Securities, Inc</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Qualified Plan knowledge strongly preferred (Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent demonstrated leadership, negotiation, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills required, as well as superior interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must be assertive and entrepreneurial</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Travel required (25 - 30%), mostly day travel but there will be some overnight travel, as well.</span></li></ul> <br><h2 class="jdheading"><strong>Salary Range Information</strong></h2><br><br>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. <br><h3 class="jdheading"><strong>Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)</strong></h3><br><br>$94000 - $156000 / year <br><h3 class="jdheading"><strong>Time Off Program</strong></h3><br><br>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. <br><h3 class="jdheading"><strong>Pension Eligible</strong></h3><br><br>Yes <p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Location</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">The territory covered by this position requires the candidate to live in the Atlanta area.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Work Environment</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">You will be able to work from home when not at customer meetings.  </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Job Level</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">We are open to hiring at a higher level based on professional experience.</span></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Work Authorization/Sponsorship </strong></span></h2><p style="margin-bottom: 18.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">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 link</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">s.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 18.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"><a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #004371;">Nonimmigrant Workers</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #333333;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"><a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #015785;">Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants</span></a></span></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Investment Code of Ethics </strong></span></h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">For Principal Asset Managment 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.</span></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience Principal </strong></span></h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to cultivate a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">core values</a>, <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">benefits</a> and why <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">we’re an exceptional place</a> to develop your career.</span></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer </strong></span></h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <br><h3 class="jdheading"><strong>Posting Window</strong></h3><br><br>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. <br><h4 class="jdheading"><strong>Original Posting Date</strong></h4><br><br>1/12/2026 <br><h4 class="jdheading"><strong>Most Recently Posted Date</strong></h4><br><br>2/3/2026

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