Strategic Relationship Manager (Group Benefits)

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Strategic Relationship Manager in our Benefits & Protection (Workplace Benefits) business unit, to join our team. At Principal Financial Group, we are committed to providing exceptional service and world-class solutions for our clients. This role requires you to build and maintain strong partnerships with business partners. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to increase revenue, fostering external relationships, and generating value for our assigned accounts. Collaboration with internal corporate teams is essential to deliver value for both Benefits & Protection and the enterprise. Your ability to analyze and solve problems efficiently will be critical to the successful execution of our business strategies. Join our team and be part of a company that values collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Strategic Relationship Manager - Benefits & Protection at Principal Financial Group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with 4+ years of related work experience
• Strong knowledge of workplace benefit products
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Candidate with strong problem-solving skills and a strategic approach to analysis
• Ability to work closely with both internal and external leadership and teams
• Attention to detail and well-organized
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Willingness to travel (approx. 30%) of the time, including overnight stays
• Licenses for this position include a Life & Health insurance license within 120 days of hire with appointment in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and establish strong relationships with key business partners to discover potential growth opportunities and generate value for assigned accounts.
• Focus on purposeful segmentation of strategic partners and align resources to enhance B2B relationships
• Communicate effectively with business partners to identify new opportunity areas and share successes
• Distribute relationship and market insights to business partners to manage strategic relationships more effectively
• Reduce operational and reputational risks by gaining a comprehensive understanding of essential relationships.
• Facilitate strategic account planning activities to enable long-term account growth
• Aid the SRM team in making the most of their valuable partnerships to uncover new avenues for creating shared value.

Benefits

• 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.
• Pension Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree