Why Join Thrivent?

Thrivent is a mission-driven, not-for-profit financial services organization dedicated to helping people build their financial futures while making a positive impact in their communities. As a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Minneapolis, Thrivent serves over 2.5 million members nationwide with purpose-based financial advice, investments, insurance, and retirement planning solutions. Our unique fraternal benefit society model combines financial expertise with a commitment to generosity, volunteerism, and community engagement.

Joining Thrivent means becoming part of a values-led culture that prioritizes client success, advisor empowerment, and holistic well-being. In Dallas, Texas, our growing market offers unparalleled opportunities to mentor emerging financial advisors, drive sales growth, and foster lasting client relationships in a vibrant, faith-based financial services environment. We invest heavily in your professional development, providing cutting-edge tools like Salesforce, MoneyGuidePro, and our proprietary Thrivent Planning Platform. With a focus on work-life integration, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, Thrivent empowers Market Developers to thrive while advancing their careers in financial services sales leadership.

Role Description

The Market Developer at Thrivent in Dallas, Texas, plays a pivotal role in accelerating the success of financial advisors and sales teams. This position focuses on delivering hands-on sales mentorship, practice guidance, and joint fieldwork to boost productivity and total sales across the region. As the primary support for new advisors in their first year—and ongoing support through year four—you'll ensure clients receive purpose-based financial advice through targeted training, case consultations, and side-by-side coaching.

This role cultivates a culture of excellence, compliance, and client-centric service, equipping advisors with essential knowledge, skills, and resources. By helping new hires launch productively, you'll directly contribute to advisor retention and long-term career success in financial planning and wealth management. Ideal for seasoned sales leaders passionate about mentorship in the financial services industry, this position offers dynamic fieldwork, strategic planning, and measurable impact in Dallas's competitive market.

Detailed Responsibilities

Launch New Financial Advisors into Teams

• Conduct high levels of joint fieldwork as scheduled by new financial advisors to observe activities, provide constructive feedback, and support case preparation, consultation, and delivery.
• Demonstrate, model, and coach on the effective use of Salesforce, MoneyGuidePro, Thrivent Planning Platform, and other Thrivent advice tools throughout the sales process.
• Serve as the main point of contact for financial advisors developing sales goals, analyzing performance gaps, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Assist financial advisors in developing and executing marketing plans that leverage natural market relationships, referrals, and community networks.
• Advise on high-impact activities to achieve sales targets and foster sustainable business growth.

Additional Key Duties

• Act as an extension of the field training team to develop and execute advisor training deliverables, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to sales associates, promoting productivity, client retention, and purpose-driven financial planning.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to monitor market trends, advisor performance metrics, and sales pipeline health in Dallas and surrounding areas.
• Facilitate workshops and peer learning sessions on financial products, sales techniques, and client engagement strategies.
• Champion Thrivent's mission by integrating generosity initiatives into advisor development plans.

Required Skills

Success in this role demands a blend of sales acumen, coaching expertise, and financial services proficiency. Key skills include:

• Proven sales mentorship and leadership in financial services
• Expertise in CRM tools like Salesforce and financial planning software such as MoneyGuidePro
• Strong joint fieldwork and observational coaching abilities
• Marketing plan development leveraging referrals and communities
• Performance gap analysis and goal-setting facilitation
• Compliance knowledge in financial advising and sales
• Client-centric communication and relationship building
• Purpose-based financial advice delivery
• Training program execution and adult learning principles

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial services sales experience, with at least 2 years in a mentorship or leadership role.
• Active life and health insurance licenses (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Series 6, 7, and 63/66 securities licenses preferred.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets in wealth management or advisory roles.

Preferred: CFP or ChFC designation; experience in fraternal or faith-based organizations.

Compensation Overview

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives, reflecting Dallas market standards for senior financial sales roles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low premiums.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match up to 5%.
• Generous PTO: 22 days vacation, 10 paid holidays, plus volunteer time off.
• Professional development stipend for certifications and training.
• Thrivent Matching Gifts program for charitable contributions.
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options in Dallas.
• Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, and mental health support.
• Parental leave and family benefits.

Thrivent is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Apply today to shape the future of financial advising in Dallas!