Retirement Plans Specialist
About the role
Join a great place to work with MissionSquare, a financial services corporation with approximately $79 billion in assets under management and administration and over 600 employees. Founded in 1972, MissionSquare is dedicated to the retirement needs of public sector employees. We focus on delivering results-oriented retirement and retiree health savings plans, education, investment options, personalized guidance, and related services to public sector participants in more than 9,200 plans and nearly 2 million participant accounts. We strive to make the administration of retirement programs as easy and cost-effective as possible. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one consultations on-site at employers, engaging participants and improving their outcomes in the areas of investment education, enrollment, savings rates, outside asset acquisition, and account level retention.
- Give group education presentations on a wide variety of financial and retirement education topics to a diverse group of constituencies.
- Host Annual Plan Reviews with key decision makers of employer sponsored retirement plans with a focus on plan trends, investment, and participant education outcomes.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with key plan level decision makers including elected officials, board members, union representatives, and C-suite administrators.
- Proactively schedule, organize and effectively market all daily activities and onsite client visits.
- Exceed all assigned production, activity, and service-related goals.
- Record all daily activity in contact management systems accurately.
- Identify and refer new group or individual business opportunities to the appropriate manager.
- Represent MissionSquare at benefit fairs, conferences, and other special events which promote building retirement security for public sector employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-5 years related experience in financial services sales strongly preferred.
- Customer service experience is helpful.
- Series 65 licensing required.
- Sigificant knowledge of retirement and investment products with an emphasis on deferred compensation defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Good understanding of specific plan provisions and legislative regulations.
- Experience with IRAs, 401ks, 403b, 401a, or DB plans.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively market and service a geographically diverse client base.
- Direct sales experience desired with experience in closing the sale preferred.
- Ability to overcome objections and resistance during sales presentation necessary.
- Strong communication, listening, interpersonal skills, and ability to follow directions necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to make effective group presentations.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills, including Windows, internet, email systems, Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, task-oriented environment preferred.
- Spanish bilingual preferred.
Qualifications
Competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, incentive programs, benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions
Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance
Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
Professional and career development opportunities, including courses and certifications
Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional health
Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement
Benefits
To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:
- Competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, incentive programs, benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
- Professional and career development opportunities, including courses and certifications
- Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional health
- Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement
Pay
$84,880.00 - $127,330.00
Schedule
Not specified