RIA Sales Consultant (Southeast)

RIA Sales Consultant - 87SY5E

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Location: Must live within geographic coverage area that will include: FL, GA, VA, TN, NC, IN, AL, SC, LA, AR, KY, MS

Overview of the role: The RIA Sales Consultant is responsible for directing sales efforts for Hartford Funds within the assigned geographic territory. This includes identifying and developing relationships with RIAs, Bank Trust, and Private Wealth Groups that have firm AUM over $500 million. The role requires becoming a detailed expert in articulating Hartford Funds' specific investment strategies and being a key driver in optimizing and growing the firm's product capabilities.

• Develop a business plan to drive sales leveraging Hartford Funds product positioning on RIA's, Bank Trust and Private Wealth Groups and other centers of influence to drive sales
• Work to increase sales within region by developing and maintaining new and existing relationships
• Works in coordination with internal sales partner, providing direction for outbound sales call campaigns and strategic territory coverage.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves problems of a complex nature with key representatives and firms.
• Stays current and up-to-date with market, economic and industry trends, as well as competitor products.
• Maintains a detailed level of knowledge of Hartford Funds products and services.
• Supplies input concerning industry developments and client needs for incorporation into company's strategic marketing decisions.
• Operates a regional budget by making appropriate allocations to maximize sales opportunities while staying within annual regional expense limit.
• Prepares an annual regional business plan.
• Requires high activity level of face-to-face selling.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred (finance, marketing, or economics).
• Five plus years financial sales experience calling on RIA's, Bank Trust and Private Wealth Groups
• Position requires knowledge of the mutual funds market, and an existing network of RIA's in assigned territory.
• Proven track record of sales success in assigned territory.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills.
• Quantitative and financial analysis skills a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence
• Excellent group presentation and financial sales skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Aptitude to creatively address complex issues and problems and provide guidance to senior management
• Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must reside within assigned geographic territory.
• Must have ability to travel overnight approximately 70% of time.
• CIMA or CFA Designation preferred
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 required