Business Development Representative

Position: Business Development Representative

Department: Annuity Marketing

Reporting to: VP of Sales Development

Location: Topeka, KS - Onsite

Overview:

Interested in a career in sales? Join a new team within the Annuity Marketing division to identify and engage potential advisor recruits. You'll gain insight into proven recruitment practices, engage in list building, and cold calling financial professionals nationwide to join our Advisors Excel network. Your role involves uncovering opportunities and securing next steps in the recruitment process, setting the stage for the VP of Sales Development to build relationships. If you're motivated and driven to grow your sales experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

What you'll do:

• Generate new relationships with financial advisors by reaching out via cold calls
• Build a list of qualified contacts through research, warm/cold calls, and emails
• Develop a working knowledge of our annuity carriers & products
• Execute marketing campaigns through e-mail, webinars and mail processes
• Regularly enhancing sales skills through independent learning and collaboration with peers

Experience you'll bring:

• Driven, motivated, competitive with an interest in sales
• Exceptional communication skills, able to interact and connect with different personality types and levels
• Strong time management and scheduling abilities, with a proven capacity to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail
• Quick learner of advisor-facing value propositions, with the capability to effectively communicate and advance discussions

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience in the financial industry and/or sales experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field

What you'll get:

• Salary plus performance bonuses and incentives
• Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k (with matching options)
• Generous PTO package upon your start date
• Access to an on-site café, gym and primary care
• Continuous personal and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for hard work & exemplary performance
• Employee sponsored events...and more!

Who We Are:

Advisors Excel is a fast paced, innovative company that seeks to service independent financial advisors in a multitude of areas within their business. From operational functions to sales and marketing, our end goal is to help continually grow advisors' businesses nationwide. We thrive on watching them succeed. Not only does AE want to see the success of our advisors, but also our employees. We have high expectations from them to continually move our business forward. We are on the hunt for positive people who thrive on hard work and in a collaborative team environment. If this sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? We want you to join our team!

Advisors Excel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Everyone is welcome here - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are always comfortable bringing their true selves to our offices daily.