Business Development Associate

Position Summary

Kovitz is seeking a Business Development Associate. As the Business Development Associate covering the western U.S. for our institutional and advisory business, you will play a crucial role in expanding our client base, driving sales revenue, and building strong relationships with institutional investors and financial advisors. Leveraging your industry knowledge and sales expertise you will be responsible for promoting our investment strategies and solutions to key decision-makers, fostering long-term partnerships, and achieving sales targets.

Primary Responsibilities

Business Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to drive business growth within your territory for institutional and advisory clients.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with institutional investors, including wirehouses, RIAs, family offices, foundations, and consultants.

Client Relationship Management

Sales Target Achievement

Team Collaboration

Qualifications

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $110,000-$120,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

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