Internal Wholesaler

Department: Sales

Reports To: Internal Sales Manager
Position Summary

Provide education and support of CNL distributed products to various investment advisors and registered representatives "financial professionals" in a specific territory. Responsible for developing and expanding relationships with financial professionals in the CNL network of Investment Advisory Firms and Broker Dealers. This position will offer a flexible working arrangement (hybrid of office and remote working days).
Essential Job Functions

• Develop new and build upon existing relationships with financial professionals/ registered representatives in the Broker Dealer network within their territory
• Grow CNL's market share within the territory through consultation with financial professional on our products
• Provide appropriate information to the financial professionals/registered representatives regarding the Company's operating results and business strategies
• Proactively educate financial professionals regarding CNL distributed products, risks and benefits
• Strive to become a knowledgeable resource to the broker dealer network and internal associates on all aspects of the investment industry, competitors (direct and indirect), and products available in the market
• Maintain knowledge of our partners' business and market performance/position in order to provide the best information to financial professionals related to CNL distributed products
• Research and analyze quarterly/annual Reports, 10K, and other publicly filed information
• Respond to technical product and competitive positioning questions as appropriate
• Comply with all rules and regulations of selling securities as outlined by FINRA and SEC as well as any internal guidelines established by CNL Securities Corp
• Host client seminars, conferences and education forums for purposes of educating our financial professionals regarding CNL distributed products

Competencies:

• Ability to handle and resolve customer issues with minimal guidance
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build effective relationships
• Strong advisory services background with progressive level of proven results
• Excellent telephone communication skills and etiquette
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Effective analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Diplomacy in client interactions
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Proactive and innovative self starter

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous sales experience and market/industry knowledge of financial services preferred
• Successful candidate must have a FINRA Series 7 and Series 63, or obtain within an identified period of time

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, exempt (40 hours) workdays during normal business hours
• Additional hours may be required during the peak work periods and projects
• Travel as required

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