Internal Regional Director - Specialist

Job Overview

The IRD Support Specialist oversees the sales pipeline by providing superior service and sales support relative to the various affiliation models at LPL. This position supports the sales pipeline through every stage of the buying process within their territories.

Responsibilities

• Outbound call and territory specific campaigns relative to affiliation models (Linsco, RIA, and Strategic Wealth).
• Set appointments for external recruiters to meet with advisors in-field.
• Utilize discretion and independent judgment in evaluating potential advisors to determine whether the advisor is an appropriate candidate for LPL prior to introducing to the pipeline.
• Oversees and manages issues resolution relative to deals in pipeline.
• Understand and articulate LPL’s business model, LPL’s policies, the financial services industry, and the benefits of joining one of LPL’s affiliation options.
• Owns request for information management and delivery.
• Owns and manages the transition assistance process.
• Responsible for pro formas and analytics relative to territory pipeline.
• Creates customized pitch decks for large/complex deals.
• Schedule and host subject matter expert calls and home office visits (in external recruiter absence).
• Prepare presenters for subject matter expert calls and home office visits.
• Researches and maintains territory specific competitive Intel.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years in sales, sales enablement, advanced markets, or marketing roles within the financial services industry

Core Competencies

• Ability to navigate a CTI (Computer Telephony Integration)
• Ability to work with CRMs i.e. Salesforce
• Ability to efficiently navigate Microsoft Office Application and Virtual Platforms (Web Ex, Zoom, Microsoft Team)
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Some business travel (10%) with increased travel expectations if outside the San Diego or Charlotte markets to support home office visits
• Excellent speaking, listening, writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Salesforce
• Strong analytical skill set

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree
• Series 7 & 66
• Financial Services experience
• Superior verbal and written communication skills are required
• Consultative skills
• Commitment to follow-up and follow-through
• Well-organized, strong time management skills
• Team-player, positive "can-do" attitude
• Self-starter with process discipline that can thrive in a work from home environment

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: 88,650.00 - 147,750.00

The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6), LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.