Business Development Associate

Why StifelStifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.What You'll Be DoingThe Business Development Associate is responsible for focusing on increasing Stifel's revenue through the identification and establishment of new business broadly based in products and services offered by the Firm. The Business Development Specialist will support one of more Financial Advisors with the growth of their underlying business using targeted marketing strategies to introduce prospective clients to the firm. This position will support Stifel's growth strategy by pursuing, establishing and maintaining relationships with potential clients.What We're Looking ForResearch all aspects of underlying products in an effort to develop and execute targeted marketing strategiesDevelop a pipeline of prospective clients through industry related events, networking opportunities and social media presenceCollaborate with Financial Advisors to implement process to generate new businessSource, develop and maintain contact list of prospective clients using Salesforce technologyImplement processes to select client leads and make the sales process more efficientAssist in the preparation and delivery of business presentations and proposalsPromote local brand recognition through Firm approved marketing campaignsWhat You'll BringStrong ability to focus on providing exemplary client serviceStrong background developing and analyzing competitive strategiesAbility to use logic and reasoning to identify complex problems; review related information and develop options and implement solutions.Ability to demonstrate proactive approach to problem resolution, strong troubleshooting, and problem solving skillsAbility to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlinesEducation & ExperienceMinimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Financial ServicesMinimum Required: 2+ years' of financial service or product related experienceLicenses & CredentialsMinimum Required: FINRA Securities Industry Essentials, Series 7 and Series 66 Licenses or ability to be fully licensed within 6 months.Systems & TechnologyProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookCompensation RangeSalary: USD $71,300.00/Yr. - USD $106,800.00/Yr. Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate's qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position. The base salary is one component of Stifel's overall compensation package for each individual employee. Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more! To view a more comprehensive list of Stifel's current offerings, please visit Applications are accepted until the position is filled.About StifelStifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.