Business Development Manager, VP

The Wealth Management National Sales organization supports the Firm’s Financial Advisors by managing the field sales support of non-banking products and the business development functions for our branch network. As part of the Regional Sales Team, the Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for driving revenue growth in their respective markets, executing strategic and tactical initiatives, providing ongoing practice management coaching and proactive ideas to Financial Advisors, and coordinating efforts around local, regional, and national initiatives. This role will be based in either our Louisville KY, Nashville TN, or New Orleans, LA branch locations, and will cover a wide remit of 5 states which require travel (Coverage areas include: LA, WV, MS, KY and TN). Key Responsibilities Working knowledge of the Firm’s entire suite of products and tools Ability to accurately and effectively position each of the major product capabilities against suitable client need and, where necessary, refer Financial Advisor inquiry to the right internal partner Deeper specific knowledge of platforms / tools supporting the key National initiatives and the specific Regional priorities Ability to develop strategic and tactical business plans to drive positive results Ability to continuously grow and develop Financial Advisors practices through training, education, and one on one conversation Effectively engage with Product Partners across the Firm to ensure your Financial Advisors have the proper training and knowledge of both existing and new tools and resources Delivery of initiatives to the Branch / Complex office and Financial Advisor in a variety of methods Desk-to-desk rollout of key initiatives Deep dive book reviews and segmentation Tactical campaigns Procurement and facilitation of outside resources Knowledge and Skills Required A minimum of 5 years of experience in Wealth Management, as a Financial Advisor (with satisfactory production and compliance record), or comparable product area or management experience. Bachelor’s Degree required Active Series 7, and 66 (or 63 and 65) required upon hire or within 120 days of hire date Strong oral and written communication skills Outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstratable ability to establish alignment between the expectations and strategies of different stakeholders Strong and creative problem-solving skills Confident, flexible, and resilient team player Adapts style to build relationships across all levels Ability to autonomously develop, deliver, and execute on strategic plans What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley We are committed to maintaining the first class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 80 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - guide the decisions we make every day. You will find an opportunity to work alongside the best and brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. We offer some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry, along with ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet). #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC