<p><b>Summary: </b><br />This role is integral to optimizing field engagement and supporting underwriting leadership, and field partners, with localized level solutions to optimize the field and underwriting partnership. Forster and maintain strong relations with the field by providing a connection, ensuring they feel supported and engaged with engagement goals and initiatives.  <br /> </p><p><b>Primary Duties &amp; Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li><b>Field Engagement Support</b>: Assist the Assistant Director, Field Engagement in field engagement efforts by providing support at a more localized, one-on-one level, fostering strong relationships with network offices.</li><li>I<b>ssue Identification and Resolution</b>: Proactively identify underwriting issues and opportunities within regional offices and work closely with underwriting leadership by providing research and resolution options.</li><li><b>Cross-Functional Collaboration</b>: Collaborate with regional team, field business partners, and internal management to develop proactive strategies for engaging with Network Offices, ensuring alignment and enhancing communication.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience with broad knowledge of the distribution system, Apply technologies, and/or Underwriting.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build rapport and acceptance at all levels within the home office and field.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, understanding, and resourcefulness.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues.</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.</li><li>Flexible decision-making and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to influence without authority.</li></ul><p></p><p>*Open to Downtown, Franklin or Remote options</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><u><b>Compensation Range:</b></u></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><div><p>Pay Range - Start:</p></div><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>$76,650.00<h3></h3><p></p><h3></h3><h3></h3><p>Pay Range - End:</p><p></p>$142,350.00<p></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><u><b>Geographic Specific Pay Structure:</b></u></p><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>195 - Structure 110: 84,350.00 USD - 156,650.00 USD<h3></h3><h3></h3>195 - Structure 115: 88,130.00 USD - 163,670.00 USD<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><span>We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click</span> <a href="http://careers.northwesternmutual.com/pay-transparency/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more.</i></p><p></p><p><b><span>Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!</span></b></p><p></p><p><i><span>Northwestern Mutual is an <a href="https://www.northwesternmutual.com/equal-employment-opportunity-policy/" target="_blank">equal opportunity employer</a> </span><span>who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.</span></i></p><p></p>