Retirement Solutions Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

What You'll Do

Get ready to take your career to the next level. The Principal Financial Group is seeking a Regional Wholesaler, Distribution - Retirement Solutions to join our team. This is a hybrid wholesaling opportunity.

As you partner with local intermediaries throughout NorCal, you will use your skills to position our products as the ultimate solution for the client. Here are some of the examples of the things you'll do:

• Drive retirement plan sales throughout the market by calling on advisors to promote the sale of defined contribution and defined benefit products targeted for retirement plans in the 0 - 2M AUM.
• Build and establish relationships with financial advisors that are un-assigned throughout Northern California.
• Activity Management

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!

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience
• Must have an advanced level of plan design and business unit product knowledge as well as extensive knowledge of competitors
• Must have 2+ years of retirement sales experience with deep knowledge on retirement products
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders
• Role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, relationship building, time management skills and knowledge of business unit and company products
• Must have the ability to travel as required periodically

Licenses Required within 5 months of employment:

• • Successful Registration as an Investment Company Products/Variable contracts Limited Representative (FINRA Series 6 or equivalent and FINRA Series 63).
  • Resident Life and Health appointment must be attained.

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)
$75000 - $75000 / year
Salary Details

*Heavy incentive component in addition to salary listed.

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're not considering candidates 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.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors 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.

Experience Principal

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.

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
7/23/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
7/22/2026
 

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#LI-BS1Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience
• Must have an advanced level of plan design and business unit product knowledge as well as extensive knowledge of competitors
• Must have 2+ years of retirement sales experience with deep knowledge on retirement products
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders
• Role requires the ability to manage multiple projects, problem-solving skills, oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, relationship building, time management skills and knowledge of business unit and company products
• Must have the ability to travel as required periodically

Licenses Required within 5 months of employment:

• • Successful Registration as an Investment Company Products/Variable contracts Limited Representative (FINRA Series 6 or equivalent and FINRA Series 63).
  • Resident Life and Health appointment must be attained.

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