Business Development Consultant
Ascensus · Philadelphia, PA · 6 days ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$65/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- 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, delivering 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.
- Maintain industry and product knowledge through ongoing learning.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
- Uphold data security standards and demonstrate company values in all interactions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the financial services industry.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CRM systems is a plus.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of retirement planning and financial services industry.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.