Vice President, Client Development

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clearly articulate EP Wealth’s fiduciary value proposition, planning-first philosophy, and full suite of wealth management services to potential clients
• Own and execute the regional sales strategy to meet or exceed annual revenue and growth targets
• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with HNW/UHNW clients
• Build and manage a robust pipeline through prospecting, referrals, and strategic partnerships
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving retirement, investment, and advisory services
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver tailored client proposals
• Develop long-term relationships with centers of influence (COIs)
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, community events, networking events, and client presentations
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and CRM documentation
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand prospect needs and position tailored EP’s wealth management solutions
• Lead prospects through the sales process from initial introduction through closing and handoff to advisory teams, while delivering exceptional client experience
• Operate as a self-directed leader while maintaining alignment with firm-wide growth strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Series 65 or 66 required, or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment
• 7+ years of business development, sales, or relationship management experience within wealth management or financial services
• Experience working with custodians and professional referral networks preferred
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently
• Proven track record of closing complex, high-value deals
• Strong understanding of retirement plans, investments, or institutional wealth solutions
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills
• Strong financial /investment acumen, negotiation skills, ability to influence, collaborative and ethical
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory

What We Offer

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401k Retirement Account with company match contributions
• Free Mental Health services, Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Financial Education
• Employee Educational Expense Reimbursement
• Employee Charitable Donations
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Employee Team Building Activities
• Employee Assistance Program

What We Believe

We are an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.