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Allison Clark

Baltimore,MD

Summary

As a retirement plan sales professional at Principal®, I collaborate with plan sponsors and financial professionals to deliver exceptional services to valued clients. This includes providing fiduciary support, conducting comprehensive plan investment reviews, offering expert retirement plan design consulting, ensuring plan compliance, and delivering impactful participant education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Internal Wholesaler

Principal Financial Group
Bethesda, Maryland
04.2025 - Current

● Led sales presentations for prospective clients, securing interest in plans under $2M

● Conducted outbound prospecting to expand Richmond territory client base

● Crafted sales proposals tailored to meet specific client needs, enhancing engagement

● Represent the team in marketing efforts both internally and externally

● Consistently meet with external partners to discuss various strategies for both prospecting and implementation

Retirement Sales Specialist

Principal Financial Group
Bethesda, Maryland
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by managing 800 inbound calls from advisors, facilitating new business opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with advisors and third party administrators to enhance business opportunities.
  • Assessed and priced prospective business to align client needs with profitability goals.
  • Supported 10+ internal wholesalers and sales representatives, ensuring their needs were met efficiently.
  • Led planning of office events and project management to enhance team collaboration.

Front Desk Receptionist

Bel Air Athletic Club
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed multi-line phone system to efficiently respond to inquiries and direct calls to appropriate departments.
  • Oversaw client accounts by accurately obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, And Tourism Management

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05-2023

Study Abroad Participant
Instituto Lorenzo De' Medici

Skills

  • Sales presentations
  • Outbound prospecting
  • Customer service and care
  • Team collaboration
  • Salesforce
  • Power BI

Certification

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)

Timeline

Internal Wholesaler

Principal Financial Group
04.2025 - Current

Retirement Sales Specialist

Principal Financial Group
08.2023 - 04.2025

Front Desk Receptionist

Bel Air Athletic Club
12.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, And Tourism Management

University of Tennessee

Study Abroad Participant
Allison Clark