Benefits:

• Stipend
• Retirement
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Transition Your Wine and Beverage Sales Expertise into Financial Services:

• Strong Relationship-Building Skills: Wine and beverage sales often rely on building long-term relationships with clients, distributors, and hospitality professionals—skills directly transferable to fostering trust and loyalty with financial clients.
• Consultative Selling Experience: Selling premium wines requires understanding client preferences, educating buyers, and offering tailored recommendations—closely mirroring the consultative approach used in financial advising.
• Resilience and Goal-Orientation: Sales professionals in this field are accustomed to performance-based metrics, rejection, and a competitive environment, all of which build the grit and drive needed to succeed in financial services.
• Event and Networking Expertise: Wine professionals often host tastings, attend industry events, and engage in luxury networking—activities that parallel prospecting, client engagement, and high-touch service models in financial advising.

Meet Our Local Leaders:
Jeremy Deramus - Growth & Development Director:

• How long with NM? 12 years full-time, 1 year as an intern.
• Previous experience? College student who transitioned to full-time from an internship.
• Passionate about? Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife and son, restoring classic cars (particularly older Chevys), and traveling to Sandestin/30A, Florida. He’s also passionate about personal growth, faith, and all things Disney.

Morgan Hope - Talent Acquisition Specialist:

• How long with NM? 9 months.
• Previous experience? Intake coordinator at a children’s clinic.
• Passionate about? Morgan loves staying busy with community involvement, fundraising through Kendra Scott events, and spending quality time road-tripping with her husband and pups.

Brian Hope - Financial Advisor/Advanced Mentor:

• How long with NM? 12 years.
• Previous experience? Registered Nurse working in the ICU.
• Passionate about? Brian is passionate about spending time with his wife and three children, enjoying outdoor activities like hunting and fishing on their farm in Kansas, and being involved in his church community.

Logan Rhoads - Financial Advisor:

• How long with NM? 11 months.
• Previous experience? Professional photographer and former NM intern.
• Passionate about? Logan enjoys creating memorable experiences with his wife, especially on cruises, spending time with friends over dinner parties, and being actively involved in his church's production team.

About the Role:
As a Wealth Consultant at Northwestern Mutual, you will be part of a team that helps individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized insurance solutions and financial planning. Your role involves building long-term relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailored financial solutions.

Position Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Goal-oriented with a desire to succeed.
• Life insurance license and FINRA certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Position Responsibilities for a Financial Representative:

• Educate clients on financial planning and insurance options.
• Provide excellent customer service and build lasting relationships.
• Collaborate with a local supportive team.

Position Perks:

• Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Ongoing professional development
• Local culture of support and positive recognition

About Us: The Deramus District of Northwestern Mutual is a top-performing team proudly serving Louisiana and beyond. Recognized as one of the best workplaces in the region, we were honored with the prestigious Reader Rankings’ Best Insurance Company 2023 award. Committed to growth and excellence, we invest in developing future leaders while making a lasting impact on our community. Through our partnerships with remarkable initiatives like The Hub Urban Ministry, ChristFit Gym, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and the Shreveport/Bossier Rescue Mission, we strive to create a brighter future for all. Join us and be part of a winning team dedicated to success and service!


Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Jeremy Deramus is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.