Senior Bilingual Business Development Manager managing relationships and new business development within Canada. Collaborating with Sales Executives and educating clients on investment products and services.
Responsibilities
Partners with a Sales Executive and is responsible for new business development and relationship management within key intermediary distribution channels within Canada.
Develops new relationships existing relationships through targeted prospecting activities.
Prospect for new relationships and identify potential face-to-face meeting candidates for the external sales executives.
Partners with external Sales Executive and internal Sales Associate to create and execute on specific regional sales plans.
Achieves sales and sales activity targets within the spirit of Vanguard's Code of Ethics.
Raises awareness of Vanguard's investment products and related services and deliver key Vanguard messages through targeted prospecting activities including but not limited to: cold calling, direct mail campaigns, and attendance at national and regional industry conferences.
Proven ability to host face-to-face meetings with advisors where needed.
Will also be asked to deliver presentations and client seminars when appropriate.
Develops, maintains, and broadens intermediary relationships by thoroughly understanding the philosophy and dynamics of the advisor/organization (investment philosophy, client base, product preference, etc.) and acts as a trusted advisor/consultant in matching needs with Vanguard products and services.
Educates advisors on the benefits of Vanguard and our product offerings.
Develops a high level of expertise related to the capital markets, the investment management industry, and marketplace developments.
Utilizes this expertise, along with product knowledge, to be a trusted advisor to clients and prospective clients, and positions Vanguard products and services effectively.
Follow up on sales calls and provide external sales with telephone, administrative, and sales support.
Support development of National account strategy and follow up on dealer specific initiatives.
Leads/participates in other projects/duties as assigned.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and training
Minimum five years financial services industry experience including at least three years ETF experience
Mutual fund wholesaling experience preferred
CSC required
Pursuit of CIM, MBA, or CFA preferred
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated executive presence, poise, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly and resourcefully to changing situations while traveling for business
Excellent relationship management skills
Thorough knowledge of investments and competitive environment
Familiarity with Vanguard a plus
Good working knowledge of PC and MS Office software
Understanding of CRM systems
Experience with Morningstar Direct and Bloomberg preferred.
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