Regional Retirement Consultant (Denver)
Transamerica, Denver, CO, United States
Sales Support / Operations
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environmentone focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for goodfor our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. Job Description Summary
Generate qualified retirement plan sales and maintain small and mid-market customer relationships. Partner with a local RVP in a geographic territory to engage with the financial professionals, consultants, third party administrators and plan sponsors. Responsible for achieving an annual plan and asset sales goal. Responsible for the relationship management of assigned advisors, TPAs and plans to ensure ongoing client satisfaction and future opportunities. Responsibilities
Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and requests for information. Analyze customer product needs based upon advisor value proposition, plan sponsor requirements, and employee necessities. Profile and gather client and plan information to package specific Transamerica solutions, including multiple service models across all qualified plan types encompassing over 40 product platforms and thousands of investment options, to be presented to the plan sponsor, advisor, and TPA community. Develop Retirement plan pricing, with responsibility for investment research, fund mapping, service model selections, and underwriting. Engage in proactive advisor outreach, cultivation of advisor relationships and the facilitation of sales finals to plan sponsors. The RVP/Internal Wholesaler (IW) partnership will develop a network of advisors to develop sales opportunities and meet company objectives through territory sales. Perform individual prospecting and sales to advisors and plan sponsors of Transamerica's Retirement Solutions in the sub $3M market. Handle post sale facilitation and coordination of sales contract documentation for plan submission and implementation. Work with advisors and plan sponsor to finalize product and service selections, sales contracts, and coordinate with the internal implementation team to provide a positive onboarding experience for the client. Serve as a point of contact to resolve issues and keep the advisor abreast on progress. Stay up to date on dynamic landscape of group retirement space including legislative changes, new competitor offerings, internal product changes, and changes to the way broker-dealer partners want to do business with Transamerica. Facilitate campaign marketing/advisor communications via outbound call activity to solicit interest in Transamerica Retirement products and services. Manage post sale service issues that arise and field service and product inquiries from clients; direct traffic to internal support units to solve issues, which includes frequent communication and setting expectations. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent experience FINRA Series 6 or 7 FINRA Series 63 Applicable State Insurance licenses or obtain within 90 days of hire One year of relevant financial services experience such as internal sales experience, financial advisor, or similar work in the retail banking industry Excellent listening skills to assess customer needs Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Critical thinking skills to analyze data and make well-reasoned decisions Proficiency using MS Office suite Preferred Qualifications
Experience with group retirement plans Sales or relationship management experience Industry designations (such as CRPS) MBA Working Conditions
Hybrid Office Environment Occasional Travel
Travel to assigned regions to strengthen relationships, attend regional events, broker-dealer partner meetings, and regional events Compensation
Total Compensation for first year RVP/Regional Retirement Consultant targeted at $115,000, contingent upon attainment of sales goals. Commission based pay is capped at 250% of target. This position may be eligible to earn commissions targeted at 40,000 annually paid on monthly sales based on applicable sales incentive plan(s). All details pertaining to the calculation and payment of those commissions are available in the individual provisions of the sales incentive plan that applies. This position is also typically eligible for an annual bonus based on Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion at a target of 20,000 annually tied to product sales. Other product bonuses may apply. What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars Parental Leave fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program Back-Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environmentone focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for goodfor our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. Job Description Summary
Generate qualified retirement plan sales and maintain small and mid-market customer relationships. Partner with a local RVP in a geographic territory to engage with the financial professionals, consultants, third party administrators and plan sponsors. Responsible for achieving an annual plan and asset sales goal. Responsible for the relationship management of assigned advisors, TPAs and plans to ensure ongoing client satisfaction and future opportunities. Responsibilities
Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and requests for information. Analyze customer product needs based upon advisor value proposition, plan sponsor requirements, and employee necessities. Profile and gather client and plan information to package specific Transamerica solutions, including multiple service models across all qualified plan types encompassing over 40 product platforms and thousands of investment options, to be presented to the plan sponsor, advisor, and TPA community. Develop Retirement plan pricing, with responsibility for investment research, fund mapping, service model selections, and underwriting. Engage in proactive advisor outreach, cultivation of advisor relationships and the facilitation of sales finals to plan sponsors. The RVP/Internal Wholesaler (IW) partnership will develop a network of advisors to develop sales opportunities and meet company objectives through territory sales. Perform individual prospecting and sales to advisors and plan sponsors of Transamerica's Retirement Solutions in the sub $3M market. Handle post sale facilitation and coordination of sales contract documentation for plan submission and implementation. Work with advisors and plan sponsor to finalize product and service selections, sales contracts, and coordinate with the internal implementation team to provide a positive onboarding experience for the client. Serve as a point of contact to resolve issues and keep the advisor abreast on progress. Stay up to date on dynamic landscape of group retirement space including legislative changes, new competitor offerings, internal product changes, and changes to the way broker-dealer partners want to do business with Transamerica. Facilitate campaign marketing/advisor communications via outbound call activity to solicit interest in Transamerica Retirement products and services. Manage post sale service issues that arise and field service and product inquiries from clients; direct traffic to internal support units to solve issues, which includes frequent communication and setting expectations. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent experience FINRA Series 6 or 7 FINRA Series 63 Applicable State Insurance licenses or obtain within 90 days of hire One year of relevant financial services experience such as internal sales experience, financial advisor, or similar work in the retail banking industry Excellent listening skills to assess customer needs Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Critical thinking skills to analyze data and make well-reasoned decisions Proficiency using MS Office suite Preferred Qualifications
Experience with group retirement plans Sales or relationship management experience Industry designations (such as CRPS) MBA Working Conditions
Hybrid Office Environment Occasional Travel
Travel to assigned regions to strengthen relationships, attend regional events, broker-dealer partner meetings, and regional events Compensation
Total Compensation for first year RVP/Regional Retirement Consultant targeted at $115,000, contingent upon attainment of sales goals. Commission based pay is capped at 250% of target. This position may be eligible to earn commissions targeted at 40,000 annually paid on monthly sales based on applicable sales incentive plan(s). All details pertaining to the calculation and payment of those commissions are available in the individual provisions of the sales incentive plan that applies. This position is also typically eligible for an annual bonus based on Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion at a target of 20,000 annually tied to product sales. Other product bonuses may apply. What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars Parental Leave fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program Back-Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences