Sales Trainee

About VanEck

VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward-looking, intelligently designed, active and ETF strategies that strengthen long-term portfolios. We are committed to attracting and developing exceptional talent, offering meaningful career growth, competitive compensation, and a collaborative team environment.

About the role

The VanEck Sales Training Program is designed to provide a recent graduate with the necessary sales training and experience to successfully represent VanEck on the Internal Sales Desk. Ideal candidates have achieved a strong academic record, display a competitive spirit, possess team leadership skills, and drive for success.

This unique entry-level program prepares candidates for a long and successful career in the financial services industry, starting with VanEck. Upon completion, progress will be assessed to determine readiness for an Internal Wholesaler position.

Program Structure

This program is broken into three phases:

• Phase 1: Meeting the study & exam requirements for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 & Series 63 Exams within 6 months
• Phase 2: ETF and Mutual Fund Training
• Phase 3: Sales and Phone Training

Until placed into an Internal Wholesaler role, trainees will be assigned to wholesaling teams to help drive sales by conducting pre- and post-meeting sales activity based on the distribution channel.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell VanEck mutual funds and VanEck Vectors ETFs to the Financial Advisor (FA) or Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channels
• Include/refer VanEck specialists as necessary
• Effectively manage a territory rotation
• Profile contacts to uncover needs and recommend appropriate solutions across multiple product lines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a business-related concentration preferred
• Recent graduate (2025-2026)
• Internship in a financial organization preferred

Qualifications

• Broad market knowledge
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Ability to prospect within a targeted group of advisors
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Differentiating Attributes

• Familiar with characteristics of the FA marketplace
• Mutual Fund and ETF product knowledge
• Ability to present and work with all levels of an organization
• Employ a consultative sales approach

Pay

If this position will be performed in whole or in part in New York City, the base salary range is $65,000 - $70,000. Individual salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with this position.