Senior Manager, Franchise Recruiting & Engagement

As the Senior Manager of Franchise Recruiting and Engagement, you'll be at the heart of our franchise territory's success—partnering with field leaders and franchisees to recruit top talent, support advisor development, and drive strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Strategic Growth

Collaborate with the Franchise Field Vice President (FFVP), Franchise Consultants, and Advisors to boost engagement and accelerate practice growth. Lead the annual business planning process, ensuring high participation and meaningful goal-setting across the territory.

Recruit & Develop Talent

Lead high impact recruiting efforts for Novice and Experienced Advisors, franchise staff, and external practice acquisitions. You'll build and manage a diverse sourcing strategy, screen and interview candidates, and guide them through every step—from initial contact to onboarding and career development.

Own the Onboarding Experience

Design and execute customized onboarding plans for new advisors and acquired practices. Ensure smooth transitions by equipping them with the right tools, training, and support to quickly ramp up and reach production goals.

Be a Strategic Partner

Support field leaders and top advisors with strategic messaging, growth resources, and ad hoc requests. Act as a connector between advisors and the tools they need to succeed, while guiding matrix partners to deliver results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, onboarding, or business development
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to create and implement change, drive results, and hold others accountable
• Strategic focus with ability to translate vision into tactical actions
• Strong project management and strategic execution skills
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing abilities
• Willingness to travel 15–20% (Territory includes Connecticut (e.g., Hartford, New Haven or Fairfield); Massachusetts; Western Massachusetts (e.g., Springfield, Worcester); Upstate New York (e.g., Rochester, Syracuse, or Albany); Rhode Island and Vermont)

Preferred Qualifications

About Our Company

We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities worldwide.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $104,900 - $155,800 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and / or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time / Part-Time – Full time

Exempt / Non-Exempt – Exempt

Job Family Group – Sales

Line of Business – AFG Ameriprise Franchise Group

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