Regional Sales Associate

About the Company

Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. The firm offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area.

About the Role

The regional support associate provides territory management support to inside and outside sales personnel. This position completes research requests, assembles informational packages, performs data entry, and assists the sales team with all campaigns and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service when working with associates and clients. Handle inbound calls regarding product information, literature requests, and general questions.
• Responsible for outbound calls as assigned by management.
• Responds to requests for information, gathers and organizes materials, and completes requests in a timely manner.
• Assists with the implementation of sales force client marketing plans.
• Recommends ideas for process improvements in order to improve efficiency in the department.
• Utilizes fund analysis and other systems as needed to strategically leverage client offerings.
• Maintains current knowledge of Calamos products, investment management philosophy, industry events, and recent developments impacting clients.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business or other related discipline.
• Series 7 and 63 licenses required or willingness to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• An excellent understanding of investment products is preferred.
• Must have a professional approach toward the job/career and demonstrate sales drive and focus.
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work well individually and in a team environment with the ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• PC Skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Pay

The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for quarterly and annual discretionary bonus payments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability).
• Retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing).
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Other wellness benefits.