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<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;">The Regional Vice President (RVP) is responsible for expanding NQ Distribution’s presence within the small to mid-market segment across the SE United States. This role drives the adoption of Principal’s non-qualified and corporate-owned life insurance solutions by delivering integrated sales leadership, advanced case design expertise, and consultative support to key partners. This role is critical to driving profitable growth in the non-qualified market by combining strong distribution relationships, technical expertise, and disciplined sales execution to expand Principal’s presence and deepen client engagement across the territory.</span></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and implement a strategic territory business plan focused on market segmentation, advisor engagement, and pipeline growth.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive sales of non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) and variable universal life solutions through targeted prospecting and focused opportunity management.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and deepen relationships with key advisor partners, BGAs and internal distribution partners (i.e. Workplace Savings and Retirement Solutions, Principal Custody Solutions, Principal Asset Management, Annuities, Business Solutions) to expand NQDC distribution.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trusted consultant to plan sponsors and advisors, delivering point-of-sale support, advanced case design, and product expertise to help win and close business.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Resource for product positioning, competitive differentiation, and advisor/broker inquiries.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Take a lead role in the development of assigned territory for NQ Distribution talent (people development/bench strength).</span></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!</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 eight years of equivalent experience required</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of external life wholesaling experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CLU, CFP, or ChFC designations preferred</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent knowledge of COLI, variable life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds required</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Need strong working knowledge of non-qualified planning techniques, non-qualified plans, and employee benefits</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must have excellent organizational, problem-solving, analytical, presentation, and oral and written communication skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Achievement orientation, relationship building, and good training and conceptual thinking skills are necessary, as well as being personable and assertive</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Travel required, including overnight stays up to 50%</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Requires the ability to be on-call for job responsibilities</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Licenses and/or exams necessary for this position include:</span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">FINRA Series 6 and 63 exams are required at time of hire</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Life and Variable Life insurance license in all states within assigned territory within 60 days of hire</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintaining all applicable licenses is required for continued employment in this position</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cannot participate in any solicitation until properly licensed</span></li></ul> <br><h2 class="jdheading"><strong>Salary Range Information</strong></h2><br><br>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. <br><h3 class="jdheading"><strong>Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)</strong></h3><br><br>$90000 - $90000 / year <br><strong class="jdheading">Salary Details</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span><span class="ui-provider hb b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">*Heavy incentive component in addition to salary listed.</span></span></span></p> <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 <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location</strong></span></h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a remote position that needs to be located within the SE territory: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC.Preference for those living GA, FL, SC, NC.</span></span></p><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Work Authorization/Sponsorship </strong></span></h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)</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 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.</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, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 <a href="https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">careers site</a> to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.</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>5/22/2026 <br><h4 class="jdheading"><strong>Most Recently Posted Date</strong></h4><br><br>5/22/2026 <br><p style="color:#FFFFFF">LinkedIn Hashtag</p><br><br>#LI-BS1

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