Associate Director of Selection
Northwestern Mutual, Dallas, TX, United States
We are looking for a driven and relationship-focused Associate Director of Selection to play a key role in the growth of our organization in Dallas, Texas. In this position, you’ll identify, attract, and onboard top talent for our expanding team of financial professionals. Leveraging your expertise in sales, business development or recruitment, you will lead efforts to source and engage high-performing individuals who align with our company’s values and objectives. You will build meaningful connections both inside and outside the organization, to promote career opportunities, and guide candidates through a structured and thoughtful selection process to help build a high-performing sales team.
About our firm For years, we've helped families and businesses across Dallas reach their financial goals. Our version of financial planning brings the right insurance and investment strategies together, so you can do the things that matter most with the ones who matter most. And we'll be there to guide you every step of the way.
Recruitment & Selection
Build and develop candidate pipelines through referrals, networking, and community involvement
Conduct initial interviews, administer assessment tools, and facilitate follow-up meetings
Maintain consistent and professional communication with candidates throughout the process
Represent the career opportunity at networking and community events
Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through a structured selection process
Provide backup recruiting assistance in other district offices when needed
Accountability & Collaboration
Partner closely with leadership to drive growth through recruitment initiatives
Utilize software tools to maintain candidate databases and track recruiting activity
Analyze recruiting metrics to improve process efficiency and outcomes
Provide ongoing support to new hires as they transition into their roles
Assist with preparing reports, coordinating leadership meetings, and supporting strategic recruitment goals
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of experience required; strong preference in business development, sales, recruiting or networking-driven roles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly
Well-connected within the community and comfortable with relationship-building
Organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a track record of achieving goals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
$65,000-$80,000 annual salary (commensurate with experience)
$12,000 bonus (discretionary/performance related bonus)
PTO
Ability to commute to the office- this is an in-office role! Our office is located at 5420 Lyndon B Johnson, 2 Lincoln Centre # 1300, Dallas, TX 75240
Growth Path This position is designed for someone who wants to make a significant impact on the growth of the office. With proven results, the Recruiter will have the opportunity to grow into roles with greater leadership responsibility.
Desired Competencies
Action Oriented – Energetic and proactive in seizing opportunities
Candidate Focus – Dedicated to providing an exceptional candidate experience
Drive for Results – Consistently meets or exceeds recruitment goals
Interpersonal Savvy – Skilled at building strong and effective relationships
Priority Setting – Focused on the most critical tasks for success
Networking Skills – Actively engages in community and professional networks to identify top talent
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About our firm For years, we've helped families and businesses across Dallas reach their financial goals. Our version of financial planning brings the right insurance and investment strategies together, so you can do the things that matter most with the ones who matter most. And we'll be there to guide you every step of the way.
Recruitment & Selection
Build and develop candidate pipelines through referrals, networking, and community involvement
Conduct initial interviews, administer assessment tools, and facilitate follow-up meetings
Maintain consistent and professional communication with candidates throughout the process
Represent the career opportunity at networking and community events
Ensure a high-quality candidate experience through a structured selection process
Provide backup recruiting assistance in other district offices when needed
Accountability & Collaboration
Partner closely with leadership to drive growth through recruitment initiatives
Utilize software tools to maintain candidate databases and track recruiting activity
Analyze recruiting metrics to improve process efficiency and outcomes
Provide ongoing support to new hires as they transition into their roles
Assist with preparing reports, coordinating leadership meetings, and supporting strategic recruitment goals
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of experience required; strong preference in business development, sales, recruiting or networking-driven roles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly
Well-connected within the community and comfortable with relationship-building
Organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented with a track record of achieving goals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Compensation and Benefits
$65,000-$80,000 annual salary (commensurate with experience)
$12,000 bonus (discretionary/performance related bonus)
PTO
Ability to commute to the office- this is an in-office role! Our office is located at 5420 Lyndon B Johnson, 2 Lincoln Centre # 1300, Dallas, TX 75240
Growth Path This position is designed for someone who wants to make a significant impact on the growth of the office. With proven results, the Recruiter will have the opportunity to grow into roles with greater leadership responsibility.
Desired Competencies
Action Oriented – Energetic and proactive in seizing opportunities
Candidate Focus – Dedicated to providing an exceptional candidate experience
Drive for Results – Consistently meets or exceeds recruitment goals
Interpersonal Savvy – Skilled at building strong and effective relationships
Priority Setting – Focused on the most critical tasks for success
Networking Skills – Actively engages in community and professional networks to identify top talent
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