The Retirement Plan Sales Consultant is responsible for driving growth and profitability of our Cetera branded 401(k) solution within the Southeast and Northeast territories. The Sales Consultant will develop advisor relationships, identify and cultivate retirement plan opportunities, manage the sales pipeline, and present directly to plan sponsors to win new employer-sponsored retirement plan business.
Territory: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV.
Must reside in territory.
Core Responsibilities:
Own and develop the Southeast and Northeast territories to achieve individual retirement plan sales and asset goals.
Develop and execute a territory sales plan to build pipeline and increase adoption of our Cetera branded 401(k) solution.
Build relationships with Cetera advisors through proactive outreach, education, and sales consultation.
Identify and develop retirement plan opportunities within advisor practices and help advisors win new business.
Manage the full sales cycle from discovery and proposal development through follow-up and close.
Deliver presentations to advisors, business owners, and other key stakeholders, including competitive analysis, benchmarking, and customized proposals.
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide timely follow-up to advisors and prospects.
Partner with internal teams and external partners to support successful sales outcomes and implementation.
Stay current on retirement plan trends, competitive offerings, and regulatory changes.
Other job duties as defined.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
7+ years of sales experience with a significant portion of those years focused on marketing retirement plan products
Required: FINRA Series 65
Preferred: FINRA Series 7, 66, 63, & Insurance Licenses
Understanding of financial markets and retirement plan regulations.
Must have excellent prospecting and closing skills, sales planning, selling to customer needs, and market knowledge.
Demonstrated written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and manage to define deadlines.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Internal/External retirement plan wholesaling experience a plus.
Minimum Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and/or five years or more related experience or training preferred
Travel Requirements: Between 25-50% Travel
The person in this position should demonstrate a high level of professionalism; possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to easily adapt to changing priorities.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000, plus competitive incentive compensation package. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Compensation ranges may differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.
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About Cetera
Cetera Financial Group® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.
Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.
Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.
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