Market Director - Appleton/Green Bay

Join Thrivent as a Market Director in Appleton/Green Bay, where you'll lead talent acquisition, develop financial professionals, and drive market growth in a purpose-driven organization committed to financial advice and community impact.

Why Join Thrivent

Thrivent is a leading financial services organization empowering Christians to flourish through holistic financial planning, investments, insurance, and generosity. As a not-for-profit Fortune 500 company with over 2.4 million members, Thrivent combines faith-based values with professional excellence. Our Market Directors in Appleton and Green Bay play a pivotal role in building high-performing teams of Financial Professionals (FPs) who help clients achieve financial security while making a positive difference in communities.

Why choose Thrivent? We offer a collaborative culture, robust professional development, and the chance to work in the vibrant Fox Valley region of Wisconsin. Appleton and Green Bay provide an ideal blend of urban amenities, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly living, with easy access to Lake Winnebago and Lambeau Field. Be part of a team that's not just growing markets but transforming lives through purposeful financial guidance.

Role Description

The Market Director - Appleton/Green Bay is a strategic leadership position focused on expanding Thrivent's presence by attracting top-tier, diverse talent into Financial Professional (FP) roles. You'll cultivate relationships, coach new FPs to success, and collaborate across teams to build thriving practices. This role demands a blend of recruiting prowess, coaching expertise, and market savvy to drive sustainable growth in the Appleton-Green Bay market.

Success looks like: Growing your market through high-quality hires, equipping FPs with tools for rapid success, and fostering a culture of collaboration and achievement.

Detailed Responsibilities

Attract, Recruit, and Select Diverse Talent

• Create and implement recruiting strategies to attract quality, diverse FP candidates in the Appleton/Green Bay focus market.
• Build trusting relationships within diverse networks, leverage centers of influence, and secure referrals from FPs for top talent.
• Partner with Thrivent leaders to develop capacity plans and master recruiting/selection systems.
• Manage a robust pipeline of high-potential, diverse candidates.
• Conduct selection interviews and assess candidates for success probability.
• Inspire followership through enthusiasm for Thrivent's career opportunities and genuine care for others' success.

Develop New FPs and Support Practice Launches

• Master and coach on the Thrivent Financial Advice Process, modeling all elements effectively.
• Commit to 3 days/week of joint field work with new FPs for observation, feedback, and case preparation.
• Demonstrate Salesforce, CAP, Illustrations, and other tools during sales processes.
• Guide FPs in goal-setting, progress reviews, challenge analysis, and solution development.
• Collaborate on marketing plans leveraging natural markets, referrals, and community engagement.

Collaborate with Others

• Communicate FP progress (new and veteran) to leadership teams.
• Facilitate connections for joint field work and practice experiences between new and veteran FPs.
• Stay connected with corporate resources for best practices in recruiting, launches, and veteran support.
• Leverage technology for effective FP coaching and training.
• Partner with Community Engagement teams to grow the market and identify key communities.

Required Skills

Thrive as a Market Director with these essential skills:

• Proven recruiting and talent acquisition expertise
• Strong coaching and mentorship abilities
• Financial services or sales leadership experience
• Relationship-building in diverse networks
• Salesforce and financial tools proficiency
• Strategic planning and execution
• Market growth and business development
• Collaboration and communication
• Technology-savvy training methods
• Community engagement and networking

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in financial services, recruiting, sales management, or leadership roles.
• Experience in financial planning, insurance, or investments highly valued.
• Demonstrated success in talent development and market expansion.
• S Series 6/63/7/66 licenses or willingness to obtain (Thrivent supports licensing).

Compensation Overview

Competitive base salary plus performance incentives, reflecting Appleton, WI market rates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time
• Professional development and licensing support
• Retirement and wellness programs
• Flexible work options and family benefits

Thrivent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to lead market growth in Appleton/Green Bay!