Sales Support Specialist

Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service while thriving in a fast paced environment?

Do you crave variety in what you do and want to be a part of a growing business? 

Then we might be a match!  We are looking for top talent to join our Northeast Business Center in Waltham at The Principal Financial Group as a Sales Support Specialist.

In this fast-paced environment, each day offers new challenges and the ability to use your excellent customer service and sales support skills to assist internal and external partners within the financial service industry.

But don't just think of this as your ordinary, everyday opportunity -- it's much more!  This position offers you a challenging, yet rewarding career!  You have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall success and production for this office through:

• Assisting in new business activities to enhance the flow of business
• Providing creative solutions to the daily office challenges that arise
• Providing excellent client care to both internal and external partners

Success candidates will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 1 - 2 years related experience in an administrative, sales support position within the financial services industry.
• Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Must have good oral/written communication, organizational, problem solving and math skills.
• Must have the ability to prioritize assignments, adapt to changes in daily tasks when necessary, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Must submit to fingerprinting and full background check to become an associated person of FINRA

So if you are interested in starting a foundation that can develop into a long term career with a company who has been in the Fortune’s FORTUNE 100 Best Companies for seven consecutive years, what are you waiting for??  It only takes about 5-7 minutes to begin a journey that may result in joining our great team.

At the Principal Financial Group, we offer a competitive total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package to meet each of your needs. If you are looking for the opportunity to get ahead in your career, apply online at www.principal.com/careers for job # 210671 to be considered. AA/EEO