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Atlanta, Georgia - United Statestime type:
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R-0009015**Job Description Summary**Under limited supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to support the business of financial advisors by developing client pipelines through prospecting, networking, community involvement, centers of influence and developing niches to meets specific marketing and sales goals. Works independently on difficult assignments that are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity with appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Resolves or recommends solutions to complex questions and problems. Extensive contact with internal and external customers is required to establish and maintain relationships that lead to creating new business.**Job Description****Responsibilities*** Initiates outbound sales calls and responds to incoming calls and inquiries, including follow-up, sending out materials and obtaining and evaluating background information.* Participates in professional organizations and activities to expand network of business contacts.* Establishes and maintains a prospect database.* Works independently in sourcing and developing new client relationships to enable financial advisors to meet sales goals.* Assists in developing product oriented positioning documents, product profiles, competitive analysis and other content for web sites, marketing materials and seminars.* Gathers, analyzes, interprets and distributes information on sales trends, product demand and marketing strategies for assigned products.* Supports marketing programs and assists others in developing a clear, compelling and differentiated message and position for assigned products.* Participates in advisor and client seminars, product road shows, branch presentations, conference calls, point of sale support, and other sales functions on behalf of the financial advisors.* Executes business development strategies on behalf of the branch.* Gathers information and data on prospects to be used in the sales process.* Follows-up with financial advisors to ensure high quality service delivery.* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**Education/Experience Requirements*** Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably including related experience in marketing or sales in a financial planning, investment management or other financial services environment~or~* An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources**Licenses*** SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied* Series 7**Education**Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance**Work Experience**General Experience - 4 to 6 months**Certifications**s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)**Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**ResidentAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
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Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
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Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
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Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
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Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
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Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.
When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch.to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you.Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow.Our people-first culture is outlined in our . Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Atlanta, Georgia - United Statestime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R-0009015**Job Description Summary**Under limited supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to support the business of financial advisors by developing client pipelines through prospecting, networking, community involvement, centers of influence and developing niches to meets specific marketing and sales goals. Works independently on difficult assignments that are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity with appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Resolves or recommends solutions to complex questions and problems. Extensive contact with internal and external customers is required to establish and maintain relationships that lead to creating new business.**Job Description****Responsibilities*** Initiates outbound sales calls and responds to incoming calls and inquiries, including follow-up, sending out materials and obtaining and evaluating background information.* Participates in professional organizations and activities to expand network of business contacts.* Establishes and maintains a prospect database.* Works independently in sourcing and developing new client relationships to enable financial advisors to meet sales goals.* Assists in developing product oriented positioning documents, product profiles, competitive analysis and other content for web sites, marketing materials and seminars.* Gathers, analyzes, interprets and distributes information on sales trends, product demand and marketing strategies for assigned products.* Supports marketing programs and assists others in developing a clear, compelling and differentiated message and position for assigned products.* Participates in advisor and client seminars, product road shows, branch presentations, conference calls, point of sale support, and other sales functions on behalf of the financial advisors.* Executes business development strategies on behalf of the branch.* Gathers information and data on prospects to be used in the sales process.* Follows-up with financial advisors to ensure high quality service delivery.* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**Education/Experience Requirements*** Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably including related experience in marketing or sales in a financial planning, investment management or other financial services environment~or~* An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources**Licenses*** SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied* Series 7**Education**Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance**Work Experience**General Experience - 4 to 6 months**Certifications**s7 - General Securities Representative Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)**Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**ResidentAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.
When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch.to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you.Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow.Our people-first culture is outlined in our . Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay. #J-18808-Ljbffr