Join the Winning Team at Blake District - Northwestern Mutual!
Are you an athlete at heart with a passion for teamwork and competition? Bring your sports background to a dynamic career as a Financial Advisor with Blake District - Northwestern Mutual!
Why Current and Former Athletes Could Thrive Here:
We recognize the unique strengths and qualities that former and current athletes bring to the table. Athletes could excel in our environment because of their inherent drive, discipline, and competitive spirit, which are essential traits for success in the insurance and financial services industry. Here’s why athletes thrive with us:
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Just like in sports, our success depends on teamwork and collaboration. Athletes naturally excel in a team setting, working together towards common goals and supporting each other to achieve the best results for our clients.
- Resilience and Determination: Athletes are accustomed to facing challenges and persevering through difficult situations. This resilience translates well to the professional world, where overcoming obstacles and staying focused on long-term goals are key to building a successful career.
- Goal-Oriented Mindset: The drive to set and achieve goals is second nature to athletes. This goal-oriented mindset helps our representatives stay motivated and committed to helping clients achieve their financial objectives.
- Discipline and Time Management: Balancing training, competitions, and academics instills a strong sense of discipline and time management in athletes. These skills are invaluable in managing a client portfolio, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Competitive Spirit: The competitive nature of athletes fuels their desire to excel and be the best in their field. This competitive spirit drives our representatives to continuously improve, exceed performance targets, and deliver exceptional service to clients.
Our thriving office is located at: 3700 N Capital of TX Hwy, Ste 500, Austin, TX
Meet some of our local team:
Brian Vrana, Managing Partner:
- How long with NM? Brian has been with Northwestern Mutual for 23 years.
- Prior to? Farmer. Started at NM in college through the internship program.
- Passionate About? Family, coaching sons’ baseball teams, watching his daughter compete in dance, and enjoying time outdoors with his family. He is deeply committed to community involvement and mentoring new team members.
Jon Blake, Managing Director:
- Time with NM: Jon has been with Northwestern Mutual for 12 years.
- Prior Experience: Prior to his career in financial services, Jon was a restaurant owner, where he developed strong leadership and business management skills.
- Passionate About: In his free time, Jon enjoys spending time on the water boating and cherishing moments with his family.
Blake Watkins, Financial Advisor:
- Time with NM: Blake has been with Northwestern Mutual for 8 years.
- Prior Experience: He began his career with the firm as a college intern, gaining valuable experience that shaped his professional growth.
- Passionate About: Blake is passionate about basketball, a sport he not only enjoys but also played competitively at the college level.
Allison Woods, Chief Recruitment Officer:
- Time with NM: Allison has been with Northwestern Mutual for 14 years.
- Prior Experience: She started her career with the company as a college intern, building her expertise and leadership skills from the ground up.
- Passionate About: Outside of work, Allison enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, proudly embracing life as a boy mom. She loves going to the lake on their boat, visiting amusement parks, and making memories with family and friends.
Key Responsibilities: As a Financial Advisor, your primary role will be to engage with clients to understand their comprehensive financial needs, providing personalized guidance to help them achieve their financial protection and planning goals. You will design and implement tailored strategies that safeguard clients' assets, income, and overall financial well-being, ensuring their long-term security. Regularly reviewing and updating clients' financial plans and insurance policies to reflect any changes in their circumstances or goals will be crucial to ensure continuous protection. Additionally, you will cultivate a robust network of clients through referrals, active community involvement, and professional associations.
Qualifications: We prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related discipline. While prior experience in insurance, financial services, or business development is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, strong analytical skills, and the capability to build lasting client relationships. We welcome individuals from business development-oriented organizations with uncapped earnings potential, including those from medical devices, education (teachers, administrators), logistics, solar, payroll services, tech business development, real estate, auto rental and others. You will be required to obtain state insurance licenses, with training provided and sponsorship considered.
Benefits: You will have continuous access to training and development programs, with sponsorship for advanced certifications to enhance your expertise. We offer a lucrative compensation structure including performance-based incentives and unlimited earning potential. You will receive extensive support from a dedicated planning team, marketing resources, and experienced mentors. Enjoy the flexibility to design a work schedule that aligns with your personal and professional goals. In addition to robust health and wellness benefits, you’ll receive a company-funded pension and contributions to PFGF—our unique profit-sharing retirement plan—designed to support your long-term financial security. Most importantly, you will play a pivotal role in helping individuals and families secure their financial future, making a lasting difference in the community.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Brian Vrana is a Managing Partner for NM and is not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.
