National Account Director

The Role

The primary role of the National Sales Director for Empower is to increase sales within key dealer-firms. The Dealer-Firm Director will increase sales by:

• Establishing, developing and managing strong relationships with senior B-D home-office sales, product, and marketing executives
• Developing campaigns, in conjunction with senior Empower Sales, Marketing, and Products personnel, targeted toward retirement focused Financial Advisors and their teams affiliated with their assigned dealer-firms.
• Attending dealer-firm and industry conferences seeking speaking engagements as a subject matter expert on Empower as well as broad industry topics
• Conducting dealer-firm affiliated sales-desk and / or field-level sales & support teams

What You Will Do

Develop and execute on a business plan to drive sales through key dealer-firms.
Communicate via all appropriate means (e.g., face-to-face, phone, email, webinars, conferences, etc.) with senior level executives within the industry’s most substantial defined contribution distributing dealer-firms.
Drive growth by working closely with Empower and Empower Investment Sales and Product teams.
Serve as a main contact and facilitator for any dealer-firm requests and initiatives.
Communicate internally to our key business partners and leverage senior management to enhance relationships in the marketplace.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Required FINRA Series 6, 63 registrations within corporate-established timelines
• FINRA fingerprinting required
• Ten years directly related work experience in Defined Contribution administration, communication, and investments
• Strong, reputable relationships with key consulting firms and their internal decision makers
• In-depth knowledge of retirement plan markets, investment products, capital markets, portfolio theory
• Ability to communicate the benefits of Empower Products in a confident and compelling manner
• Will travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight stays, via air travel, train, and/or automobile to various states to attend meetings with key parties within assigned distribution channels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Roth IRA with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time – 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
• Base Salary Range: $125,400.00 - $181,875.00
• The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance.
• Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Remote and Hybrid Work Requirements

You will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.

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