Senior Sales Assistant

Job Summary

The Senior Sales Assistant role is a sales support position, typically providing dedicated operational and sales support to multiple Investment Advisors (IAs).  This position enhances the client experience by providing exceptional client service, and is responsible for utilizing firm policies, procedures, and digital capabilities that will allow them to interact with Investment Advisors along with new and existing clients. 

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions


* Maintains existing client relationships though the processing of client requests, resolving client inquiries, and making sure key client information and documentation is up to date.


* Assists Investment Advisors with onboarding of new client accounts, which includes the collection of required documentation and client information.


* Prepares presentation materials for Investment Advisors.


* Maintains compliance with all applicable bank, broker/dealer, and state and federal regulations associated with the sale of investment and insurance products.


* Attends and actively participates in sales meetings, training initiatives, and planning sessions related to the development and growth of the program.


* Performs administrative duties that support the Investment Advisors in daily business practices, including telephone coverage, business travel arrangements, coordination of client meetings, preparing travel and expense reports, and file and calendar maintenance.


* Assists Investment Advisors with client appointments, seminars, and branch training sessions to secure long-term client relationships and provide sales leadership to internal business partners regarding investment and insurance products.


* Assists and monitors reports for the Investment Advisors.


* Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Job Requirements:

Education:


* Bachelor’s degree required.

Required:


* 2+ years of related sales experience and/or financial services experience.


* FINRA Series 7, 66 (63 and 65 in lieu of 66) licenses.


* Applicable state life and health licenses.


* Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills.


* Detail orientated, highly motivated individual with superior organizational skills.


* Team player with the ability to collaborate with other business partners.


* Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


* Excellent organizational, sales, presentation, and relationship management skills.


* Excellent written, verbal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.


* Strong demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Excel software products.


* Ability to maintain required professional training and license requirements, including knowledge of FINRA compliance, FDIC compliance, the bank’s uninsured Products Policy Statement and all applicable state and federal regulations.


* Knowledge of investment ...