Not for everyone, but that's made apparent - Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

4.0
4 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Unlimited compensation that is only limited by your own ability to generate new business. Decent support for new reps. There's support teams that take care of a lot of back office tasks for you and there's a financial incentive program for your first six months that's based off of activity metrics. Management is pretty direct about the nature of the job and what's expected of you. They don't pretend like it's an easy job that's meant for everyone and they communicate that from the beginning

Cons

The biggest con is how you're expected to find all your own new leads. It's communicated from the beginning that it will be like that but the support to become better at prospecting is lacking. This is not a job for those that can't self motivate but they are pretty honest about that and the turnover rate for new reps in the interview process. The other large con is that your you're 100% commission after 6 months. It's great if you're killing it but if you're still struggling in your first year, it can become financially stressful. The mentorship program could use some work too. All mentors also are full time reps so they often don't have the time to be as hands on in your development.

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5.0
26 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing culture, supportive mentors and leadership, everyone wants you to succeed and will help get you there.

Cons

You need to have a disciplined mindset and a strong work ethic in order to be successful

5.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

This internship has allowed me to get real world experience from the very beginning. I've learned how to use LinkedIn Recruiter, make scheduling and screening phone calls, and gotten to shadow the Director of Recruitment during interviews. Compared to other internships that I applied for, Northwestern Mutual has allowed me to have far more exposure to what a real career in recruiting could look like. The office has a great energy and culture, and I am able to participate in fun team events, like going to the Cardinals baseball game. As for career growth, I really admire the emphasis that Northwestern Mutual places on growth and development. Through my time spent around this company, I've been personally and professionally challenged to grow. I've been given books to read, attended leadership meetings, and been given the opportunity to dive deep into my strengths. The management here has encouraged me to explore and shadow different roles to help me make an informed decision about what kind of careers I want to pursue after graduation. Overall, I can't recommend this company enough! They are truly focused on serving their clients well, and developing employees to reach their full potential.

Cons

None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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