Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own We have a flexible work setting and fluid career paths We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility We also recognize the importance of purpose well-being and work-life balance Within Empower and our communities we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom Empower Yourself The Manager Partner Advocate is seen as a subject matter expert related to working with our Advisors in the Core Market Will be expected to take a leadership role with mentoring and training of new hires specialized project initiatives and team member coverage for open territories on plans typically less than 5 million in assets This position is also responsible for Oversee staff training staff mentoring quality standards reporting disciplinary action motivation identify appropriate staffing levels to projected volume with overtime vacations and forecasting strategies timely performance appraisals and salary promotion merit increase recommendations Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Establishes operational objectives and work plans Delegates assignments to subordinates Develops modifying and executes policies and procedures Serves as first point of escalation for issues or activities Manages and oversees the activities of the Partner Advocates with focus on business plan and corporate goals Work in partnership with internal departments to deliver solutions to Advisor Partner questions and needs First call resolution is the goal Provide relationship management expertise to assigned plans within the territory Responsibilities include plan review and design plan pricing product placement and participant education coordination Assist the