Director of Selection

Company: Northwestern Mutual - Clayton
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Clayton, MO Job Title: Director of Selection Type of Position: Full-time FLSA Classification: Exempt Hours per week: 40 Working hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Our culture supports an open mindset, curiosity, independent quests for knowledge and shared learning directed towards the mission and goals of the organization. Our actions are guided by our core values of Personal Responsibility, Personal and Professional Growth, Feedback Rich, Generosity and Faith. Job Summary The process of sourcing, recruiting, and selecting financial representatives will be conducted and continuously improved. Creativity, exceptional communication skills and drive to achieve goals are critical in this position. Key Responsibilities Specific selection process accountability to include but not limited to: screening candidates, scheduling, and conducting initial interviews, administering selection tools, & guiding candidates through the selection process Maintain quality relationships with candidates, advisors, and colleagues to build a referral-based culture to bolster the selection process Implement additional sourcing strategies such as developing community relationships and maintaining an online presence to drive exposure to the Financial Representative role Analyze recruiting ratios to identify inefficiencies in the process; establish and implement improvements Prepare activity/results for leadership team meetings and coordinate regular meetings to review, assess, and establish actions based on the data Develop proficiency and use of home office-supported software to maintain candidate databases Assist the onboarding team in supporting candidates through the pre-training and post-selection process Minimum Job Requirements 2 years of professional experience, preferably in sales, recruiting, or talent acquisition Excellent verbal and written communication skills Superior listening skills and professional phone communication Must be comfortable establishing relationships over the phone Act with integrity, confidentially, and an ethical mindset Possesses self- motivation and assertiveness to achieve goals Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively Committed to professional growth and development, independent learner that seeks knowledge Benefits Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability 401(k) Retirement Plan PTO holiday pay Base salary proportionate to experience level with the opportunity for bonuses Personal and professional development opportunities Powered by JazzHR UXrOtpLUd2

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