Financial Sales

[xp2k]

Can anyone in GC enlighten me about this field?

I recieved a call from the the McTigue Financial Group (Northwestern Mutual) saying that they saw my resume and they would like to speak with me about a "Financial Representative" position.

I dont think this is a scam..but what is this career field like?

Is it cold calling? Like BoilerRoom?

I am definitly looking to change jobs, but I dont know if I want a position with no security and lots of rejection.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by xp2k
Can anyone in GC enlighten me about this field?

I recieved a call from the the McTigue Financial Group (Northwestern Mutual) saying that they saw my resume and they would like to speak with me about a "Financial Representative" position.

I dont think this is a scam..but what is this career field like?

Is it cold calling? Like BoilerRoom?

I am definitly looking to change jobs, but I dont know if I want a position with no security and lots of rejection.

Yes, except with Northwestern mutual you're selling insurance products instead. They'll try and glam it up but it's a broker job.

-Rudey

[Boodleboy322]

If you think that you're pretty good at Sales I would highly recommend that you look into a Loan Officer for a mortgage company. At this time rates are going back to the record lows that were only seen at around the time of the Refi-boom back in July. If you compare the yield spreads today from July, you can actually find a better rate today in some cases!!If you decide to pursue this, see if you can get a regular draw on top of your commissions. It may be tough if you have no experience.
Depending on what part of the country you're in also makes a difference on the type of pipeline you can establish. It definately helps to have Realtor contacts on the side and know some people in the business.