Sr. Outbound AdvisorChoice Consultant

Job Description Summary Plans and implements pursuit of strategic opportunities for a particular business or organization, for example, by cultivating partnerships and recruitment relationships with Financial Advisors.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under general direction, this experienced role uses specialized recruiting knowledge and skills to initiate a high volume of outbound calls to experienced financial advisors with the goal of creating interest in exploring an affiliation with Raymond James. Using a consultative approach, assist advisors to identify the best affiliation option for their practice and work to create next steps with our recruiting partners. Conduct follow-up calls, arrange next steps, and continue to collaborate in the recruiting process with the advisor(s) and all relationships on a proactive basis. Act in a professional sales and marketing capacity to build relationships and help meet firm, team, and individual goals.

The opportunity is eligible for commission, in addition to the annual base salary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Initiates a high volume of outbound sales calls, including cold calls to advisors and keeping existing prospects engaged with their recruiting partners.

· Sources experienced financial advisors and/or financial institutions interested in affiliating with Raymond James to meet specific recruiting goals.

· Makes referrals based on the consultant’s analysis of a best fit business model profiling process including next step exploration.

· Sets meetings for recruiters/managers.

· Makes outbound calls to schedule, confirm and or follow-up after meetings have occurred.

· Identifies other business models based on advisor feedback and in consultation with their recruiting partners.

· Cultivates relationships with all recruiting partners.

· Assists in the development of business development strategies.

· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, practices and procedures of business development in a financial services environment.

• Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.

• Principles of finance and securities industry operations.

• Financial markets and products.

Skill in:

· Sourcing and developing sales prospects using a proprietary CRM.

· Cultivating business development strategies.

· Making a high volume of outbound cold calls and turning them into recruiting opportunities.

· Maintaining relationships with recruiting partners.

· Effective questioning and listening techniques, including handling of objections.

· Operating standard office equipment and using required software application to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

· Familiarity with and ability to partner with other areas of the firm to accomplish objectives.

· Research, interpret, analyze and apply information about prospects.

· Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

· Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels to accomplish objectives.

· Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or financial services.

~or~

• An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Compensation:

Please note, the salary range listed is total compensation opportunity.

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Marketing

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Salary Range

$75,000.00-$150,000.00

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Remote

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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