Regional Sales Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Role Title : Regional Sales Consultant

RiverFront Investment Group is a global asset manager headquartered in Richmond, VA. We view culture as a differentiator and people as our greatest asset. We strive to create a collaborative, energetic work environment that supports associate growth. We have an unwavering commitment to excellence and meeting the evolving needs of our financial advisor partners and their clients.

Location : RiverFront Investment Group Headquarters; Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Department : Sales & Distribution

Reports To : National Sales Manager

Job Summary :

The Regional Sales Consultant (RSC) serves as an integral part of RiverFront’s Sales & Marketing efforts. Under limited direction and using specialized skills obtained through education and experience, the RSC will work directly with an assigned Regional Director to promote RiverFront products, engage in relationship management, assist with the marketing needs of our clients, etc. Employees in this position spend a significant portion of their day on the phone with Financial Advisors (our clients) determining which, if any, of our product offerings best meet the needs of their end clients. These discussions can include, but are not limited to risk tolerance, suitability, marketing, servicing, and advantages of our product offerings.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide internal support for the assigned region.
• Work in partnership with Regional Director to build a business plan to gather and retain assets by assisting Financial Advisors in the areas of product education, portfolio construction, practice management, etc.
• Market, service and promote RiverFront’s product offerings; differentiating the advantages and disadvantages of each offering based on client profile.
• Build and execute territory management skills in order to maximize results.
• Develop, update, and maintain customized onboarding policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to build effective relationships with Financial Advisors (our clients).
• Improve and maintain sales reporting processes to capture accurate and meaningful data that supports sales processes
• Discuss financial domestic and international markets along with portfolio strategies.
• Cultivate new Financial Advisor relationships and maintain current ones.
• Schedule Regional Director travel to meet with Financial Advisors.
• Collaborate with team members to create sales ideas, resolve issues, execute marketing initiatives, etc.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications :

Work Environment : The sales associate will operate in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and all-in-one copier / scanner / printer / fax machines. Physical Demands : This role requires the ability to lift (up to 25 pounds), bend, stand, and move light furniture (i.e., re-arranging meeting rooms). The role also requires walking, sitting, talking and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.