Sales Development Associate-Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities Initiatesoutboundsalescallsandrespondstoincomingcallsandinquiries,includingfollow-up,sending out materials and obtaining and evaluating backgroundinformation. Participatesinprofessionalorganizationsandactivitiestoexpandnetworkofbusinesscontacts. Establishes and maintains a prospectdatabase. Worksindependentlyinsourcinganddevelopingnewclientrelationshipstoenablefinancialadvisorsto meet salesgoals. Assistsindevelopingproductorientedpositioningdocuments,productprofiles,competitiveanalysisand othercontentforwebsites,marketingmaterialsandseminars. Gathers,analyzes,interpretsanddistributesinformationonsalestrends,productdemandand marketing strategies for assignedproducts. Supportsmarketingprogramsandassistsothersindevelopingaclear,compellinganddifferentiated message and position for assignedproducts. Participatesinadvisorandclientseminars,productroadshows,branchpresentations,conferencecalls, pointofsalesupport,andothersalesfunctionsonbehalfofthefinancialadvisors. Executesbusinessdevelopmentstrategiesonbehalfofthebranch. Gathersinformationanddataonprospectstobeusedinthesalesprocess. Follows-upwithfinancialadvisorstoensurehighqualityservicedelivery. Performs other duties and responsibilities asassigned. Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in the financial services industry, preferably including related experience in marketing or sales in a financial planning, investment management or other financial services environment ~or~ An equivalent combination ofexperience, education and/or training as approved by HumanResources Licenses SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfatheringcannot beapplied Series7 #J-18808-Ljbffr Raymond James Financial, Inc.