Waddell & Reed boasts a unique position in the financial services industry as a full service broker/dealer, a financial planning pioneer and one of the most enduring mutual fund complexes in the United States. In a commoditized broker/dealer world, we believe we provide a uniquely flexible and supportive business model that provides our field leaders, advisors, and their clients the best opportunity to optimize their success. Our hybrid approach offers a level of advisor support and resource infrastructure typically found in a full-service firm with the competitive compensation structure, autonomy and flexibility of an independent firm. With these attributes, Waddell & Reed occupies a distinctive niche in the financial services landscape.
We are only as successful as our field leadership and, as such, are seeking a talented and experienced sales manager with a solid track record of success to build and lead a team of advisors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership to the division thereby ensuring growth in sales, number of financial advisors, new client acquisition, assets under management and advisor productivity.
- Target, recruit, select and license new advisors.
- Provide professional development and leadership to advisors, district supervisors, and staff.
- Increase sales volume.
- Increase number of new clients and assets under management (AUM).
- Support compliance practices in accordance with FINRA and corporate supervisory procedures.
- Support corporate initiatives as defined by company management.
If you are interested in joining a firm with an unmatched advisor-focused and client-centered culture, we invite you to contact us today.
Requirements:
Demonstrated track record of success as a Sales Manager in the Financial Services Industry.
- Minimum of 2 years sales experience in the investment, insurance and/or financial planning arena.
- Minimum of 1 year financial services sales management experience, including recruiting and developing advisors.
- Series 7, Life & Health License.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and documented pattern of success.
- Effective communication skills.
- Adherence to all compliance regulations and directives.
- Commitment to a financial planning philosophy and superior client service.
