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Ascensus

Ascensus is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of retirement, college, and healthcare savings services, supporting more than 43,000 retirement

Business Development Consultant

Location

Texas

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Business Development Consultant

Ascensus

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, and institutional partners. • Partner with the RVP to execute territory strategy and drive new and existing business growth. • Proactively uncover new business opportunities, actively sell FuturePlan solutions, and advance prospects through the pipeline. • Manage day-to-day sales activity, including pipeline tracking, CRM updates, follow-up, and new business submission. • Support proposal development, documentation, and full sales lifecycle execution. • Provide expert guidance on plan design and retirement solutions. • Deliver customized, client-specific recommendations leveraging FuturePlan’s capabilities. • Conduct presentations and support industry events to drive engagement and brand presence. • Educate partners to enhance their ability to win and retain business. • Monitor territory performance and align activity to sales goals. • Maintain industry and product knowledge through ongoing learning. • Partner with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience. • Uphold data security standards and demonstrate company values in all interactions. • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus.

Job Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 6+ years’ experience in the retirement industry
  • 6+ years’ experience in the financial services industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Customer service focused
  • Comprehensive knowledge of retirement plans with knowledge of IRS and ERISA regulations
  • Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure with multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Able to effectively render sound advice and judgment within company guidelines and ERISA rules
  • Proficiency in MSOffice software applications, specifically Excel
  • Contribute to sales organization by utilizing strong work ethic and team communication.
  • Strong solutions-oriented skills.
  • Must possess excellent interviewing and demonstration skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

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