[Remote] Regional Business Development Manager - Midwest Region

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice. They are seeking a Regional Business Development Manager to lead the recruitment of Financial Advisors into their network, manage relationships, and promote CFG’s value proposition in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop leads and build relationships with prospective Financial Advisors. through professional yet persistent, ongoing contact
• Create a recruiting plan for your territory
• Accountable for meeting recruitment goals
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Financial Advisors, articulate and sell our business model and the benefits of affiliating with CFG
• Use your discretion in evaluating an advisor’s fit for CFG through knowledge of their book of business and other interactions with the advisor
• Deliver business presentations to prospective advisors and provide consultative support on CFG services, products, and technology
• Negotiate and close offers to Financial Advisors by comparing our independent brokerage model to the advisor’s existing compensation structure
• Capture recruiting activity throughout the Business Development pipeline using tools including but not limited to Salesforce and Excel
• Participate in outbound social media and call campaigns related to Business Development
• Work with cross-functional teams to support ongoing solution development and execution of recruiting process enhancements

Skills

• Minimum 5+ years related work experience within financial services within a sales environment. IE, Wholesaler, Recruiters, Branch Managers, Complex Managers
• FINRA Series 7, 65 or 66 licenses
• Negotiation and creating compelling value propositions for prospective clients
• Effective communication and presentation techniques
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and Excel
• Understanding of the sales process and relevant metrics
• Strong knowledge of the Financial Services industry
• Ability to represent CFG within the community and professional organizations

Benefits

• An incentive-based bonus
• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

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