Financial Services Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual - West Texas

Managing Director: Northwestern Mutual (NM) - West Texas

Are you an experienced insurance leader with a vision for growth? Northwestern Mutual - West Texas is offering a rare opportunity for an exceptional Managing Director to spearhead our expansion across Lubbock and Amarillo. This is a unique role to join a nationally recognized organization, where you'll have the opportunity to develop talent, lead high-production teams, and establish satellite offices in one of the fastest-growing regions.

Bring Your Experience to the Next Level: We are actively seeking a licensed and experienced leader and open to an individual with experience in one or many of the following industry segments:

• Life Insurance 
• Financial Services (Planning, Advising, Wealth Management)
• Health Insurance 
• Property & Casualty Insurance 
• Disability & Long-Term Care 
• Group Benefits Consultants
• Successful Real Estate Office Leaders

Your Mission: As the Managing Director, you’ll lead the charge in building and scaling our West Texas presence. We’re seeking a visionary leader who can recruit, develop, and inspire a team of advisors and interns while driving substantial growth in the region. This isn’t a behind-the-scenes role; you’ll actively engage with clients and lead by example with your own production.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proven leadership experience (3+ years) in building and leading teams.
• Minimum licenses: SIE, General Lines, 6, 63 (bonus if some already held, but otherwise willing to acquire).
• An authentic passion for West Texas, with a desire to make a significant impact in Lubbock and Amarillo.
• Visionary mindset to recruit and develop 8-10 advisors and college interns annually, with our Texas based Network Office support and guidance.
• Ability to grow satellite offices and establish a thriving college internship program.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation ranging from: $100K to $200K in year 1 and the ability to exceed $300K by year 3+, with significant bonus potential based on outcomes. 
• Consideration for significant transitional income to ensure a smooth move into the role.
• Leadership and career development opportunities within a rapidly growing market.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plan benefits.

You’ll have direct access to and support from Jason Luce, Managing Partner, who will personally interview all top candidates. Here is a note from Jason: “For the right person, we’ll make this work—we’re ready to invest in you and back your growth vision for West Texas.”

Meet Some of Our Texas Based Leaders:

Jason Luce, Managing Partner

• How long with NM? 19 years.
• Previous experience? Consultant in workforce management. Left corporate life for more control and autonomy at NM.
• Passions outside of business? Family (20-year-old son, 16-year-old son, 12-year-old daughter), golfing, Packers fan, and cheers for the Texas Longhorns. Played college football at Ouachita Baptist University.

Paul Brown, Growth and Development Director & Financial Advisor

• How long with NM? 16 years.
• Previous experience? College internship; Greek life in college, economics major at Texas A&M.
• Passions outside of business? Married with 2 kids; enjoys Aggie football, golf, Dallas sports, and spending time with his 6 and 3-year-old kids. Born and raised in Dallas, now living in Arlington.

Daryl Klump, CFP, Managing Director

• How long with NM? 12 years.
• Previous experience? Started a non-profit; began at NM in a receptionist role, moved into trading, now runs her own District.
• Passions outside of business? Married with a 2-year-old; loves wine, horses, soccer, reading (including professional development and fiction), and spending time on the water.

Brandon Rossi, Managing Director

• How long with NM? 14 years.
• Previous experience? Started in college as a NM intern.
• Passions outside of business? Family time with wife Emily and four kids; passionate about Kanakuk Camp, Denver Broncos, and Argentine Soccer.

A Glance at Northwestern Mutual:

Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 500® company that provides a wide range of financial services to more than 5 million people. As a mutual company, we answer to our policyowners—not Wall Street. We began in Wisconsin in 1857, and today we’re one of America’s top companies, with a unique culture deeply dedicated to helping people achieve financial security.

Ready to Make an Impact in West Texas? Join us in this extraordinary opportunity to build and lead a growing team, develop territory, and shape the future of Northwestern Mutual - West Texas. If you’re a driven, visionary leader ready to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Jason Luce is a General Agent of NM. Managing Partners are not in legal partnership with each other, NM, or its subsidiaries.