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Regional Sales Consultant - Alternative Investment Products

Advisors Asset Management, Chicago, IL, United States


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Regional Sales Consultant

is responsible for supporting an external wholesaler in retaining and growing existing relationships as well as assisting in the development of strategies and business plans to win new client relationships. This individual has responsibility for the assigned geographic territory and is accountable for scheduled activities, new account openings, account retention, revenue growth and achievement of Firm objectives.

Location Available : Manhattan, NY

Hours : 10am – 6pm or 11am to 7pm Monday through Friday

Compensation : Base + Quarterly Bonus Target; estimated total compensation range $150,000

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Work collaboratively with Regional Vice Presidents (RVP) to maximize territory sales efforts and attain sales goals

Partner with Regional Vice President to build and manage relationships within territory; which includes, generation of leads, customer service and efficient follow up while fostering a positive image of AAM

Collaboration with other sales departments within various product areas to provide clients with product accessibility while allowing AAM to capitalize on all available sales opportunities

Assist the RVP with territory management by setting appointments, sending out marketing material, ordering of gifts for representatives and sending thank you cards

Profile clients to obtain information that will assist the client in reaching stated objectives

Build strong relationships with existing investment professionals in territory by consistently offering sales ideas and other forms of marketing support

Prospect new contacts to establish new relationships and generate business

Discuss the financial markets, articulate fund objectives, and speak on portfolio strategies with clients

Proactively conduct outbound sales calls regarding prospecting/profiling, follow-up, investment updates, recognition calls and time sensitive campaigns

Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to capture all advisor level activities and to maximize sales targeting and effectiveness

Utilize CRM to coordinate regional marketing and communications plans

Ensure accuracy of CRM branch/advisor level data through routine updates and audits

Responsible for the tracking of all production for territory and also make any necessary corrections when needed

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

2+ years of experience in the financial services industry

Alternative product experience preferred

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Required Licensing: FINRA Series 7 & 63

QUALIFICATIONS

Driven and goal-oriented, focused on success

Demonstrated abilities in time management; including, managing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines

Excellent communication and group presentation skills

Mathematical aptitude and skills

Proven experience working collaboratively, improving productivity, and implementing ideas

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), Internet and contact management systems

Advisors Asset Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in E-Verify.

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