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Retirement Plan Specialist

AT ADP
ADP

Retirement Plan Specialist

Chicago, IL

Position Description:

Unlock Your Career Potential: Sales at ADP. It takes a relentless team to lead an industry. ADP's world-class sales team is driving our global growth as a worldwide leader of workforce solutions. If you believe in the power of relationships, we'll give you the tools, training and support you need to connect with new and current customers, ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to small start-ups. And as you achieve success, you'll enjoy the rewards, support and recognition you deserve.

ADP is hiring a Retirement Plan Specialist In this position, you'll identify and cultivate new prospects with greater than 50 employees in your territory, cross-sell solutions to existing clients, and effectively close sales, with the support of exceptional sales training and the rewards of advancement opportunities and industry-leading compensation, benefits and awards.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reach or exceed assigned sales goals
  • Implement sales strategies
  • Develop and execute a cold calling strategy to target prospects
  • Mine existing and prospective clients for referral business both new and conversion
  • Establish and maintain good customer relations, with both internal and external customers
  • Connect customers' business needs with ADP's and ADP's Alliance Partners Retirement Services product(s)
  • Build mutually beneficial relationships with Alliance Partners
  • Build network in person and via phone with key decision makers in a designated territory.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

  • Experience working on a sales quota
  • Demonstrated ability to exceed sales quotas
  • Business-to-business experience, qualified plan industry, Defined Contribution plan design and ERISA knowledge.
  • Existing relationships with Financial Advisors in the assigned territory is a plus.
  • Goal oriented and ambitious, with capacity and drive to reach and exceed quotas
  • Demonstrated cold calling sales ability, with assertive, positive and persistent style
  • Proven customer service and relationship building skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate through all mediums (verbal, listening, written)
  • Aptitude for acquiring sales skills and product knowledge
  • Organized, with effective time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • General business acumen
  • Mature and self-confident
  • Capacity to work under pressure
  • Strong work ethic
  • Committed to building a career path.

A college degree is great but not required. What's more important is having the skills to do the job. If you don't have a college degree, other acceptable experience could include:

  • Three years of business-to-business sales experience (preferably field sales) within a results-driven environment.
  • Military experience -- skills including teamwork, resilience, negotiation, trust-building, and a "never lose" mentality will help you build team and client relationships, identify solutions, and achieve success.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is $43,300.00 - $93,900.00 / Year

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA; Westerville, OH, USA
Job ID: ADP-257833
Employment Type: Full Time