Retirement Plan Consultant

About the role

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining qualified retirement plans for clients and serving as the primary owner of a book of business. This position involves analyzing and designing retirement plan structures, acting as a strategic workforce consultant, and effectively communicating the broader OneDigital value proposition to prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline through various channels, including convergence leads, sales calls, referrals, and COI management.
• Effectively communicate the value proposition of OneDigital's retirement plan and workplace to wealth solutions to prospective clients, highlighting the benefits of our comprehensive solutions.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales goals by skillfully guiding prospects through the sales cycle and closing new deals.
• Participate in industry and conference presentations to showcase expertise and generate leads.
• Organize and manage prospect events to educate potential clients about retirement plan options.
• Lead client relationships, working closely with plan sponsors to understand their needs, goals, and strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute a customized relationship strategy that aligns with each client's unique situation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with assigned clients, fostering open communication and exceeding expectations.
• Perform investment advisory services for clients, adhering to all regulatory guidelines.
• Select and present a diverse range of plan options and investment choices to decision-makers.
• Design complex retirement plan structures tailored to meet institutional client needs.
• Conduct benchmarking due diligence to ensure clients' plans are competitive and meet industry standards.
• Coordinate RFP fulfillment, demonstrating OneDigital's capabilities and value proposition.
• Stay informed of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure client plan compliance.
• Provide ongoing consultation regarding plan needs, potential changes, amendments, and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Collaborate with Plan Administration Specialists to explain testing requirements and propose strategies for plan compliance (non-discrimination testing review/analysis).
• Facilitate Fiduciary training, ensuring clients understand their responsibilities and best practices.
• Offer regulatory and legislative consulting, keeping clients informed of relevant updates that may impact their plans.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Proven track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Strong understanding of ERISA regulations and fiduciary best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated discipline maintaining sales pipeline information in a CRM, Salesforce preferred.
• Proven success with multi-tasking and managing priorities effectively.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business and technology environment.
• Continual learner mentality, able to adopt new solutions and interpret the impact of new laws for prospective clients.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive client information, including personnel and financial data.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Business travel up to 25%.

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field (preferred), or relevant experience in retirement plan sales.
• Must possess a valid relevant securities license or demonstrate a strong likelihood of successfully obtaining the necessary licensure within XX days of hire.
• 2+ years of retirement plan related experience required.
• 2 – 5 years of industry related sales experience preferred.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role nationwide is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year. Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance.

Schedule

Regular and predictable attendance is required. Business travel up to 25%.