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Equitable 401(k) Internal Wholesaler in Charlotte, North Carolina
401(k) Internal Wholesaler ( 230000BI )
Primary Location : UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte
Organization : Equitable
Schedule : Full-time
Description
Description
At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility is to provide sales support to wholesalers and financial advisors selling Equitable 401(K) products. In partnership with the external wholesaler, the inside wholesaler is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with selling advisors, as well as identifying and acquiring new business within their territory to meet sales goals. This person will drive new retirement plan assets within a geographic territory by making proactive phone calls to, or taking inbound calls from, financial advisors - to engage financial advisors, share sales ideas, provide product information, gather marketing data and offer sales support. The management of the geographic territory will be done in collaboration with an external wholesaler partner, who has ultimate responsibility for the territory. It is expected this person will develop and maintain relationships with these Advisors to increase sales of Equitable 401(K) products, as well as identify new sales opportunities.
The base salary for this position is $60,000. This role is eligible for variable compensation.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program (https://portal.equitable.com/appentry/EDoxRedirect?node_id=A2023013000001)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Series 6 or Series 7 licenses required.
Series 63 and Life licenses preferred and/or must be obtained.
Minimum 1 years experience working with Retirement Plans, preferably 401(k).
Additional hours may be necessary during periods of heavy volume, or for time sensitive projects.
Have a working knowledge with the pension provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA.
Ability to present the features of the various Equitable pension products.
Assist external wholesalers daily with prospecting activities
Educate Financial Advisor on all aspects of product/market environment
Be aware of the world of investments and of 401(k) competitors’ offerings.
Coordinate & participate in pre-sale discussions regarding plan design/product sale/implementation
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the financial or investment management industry
Skills
Effective Presentations: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques; ability to present information to groups with the appropriate degree of formality.
Knowledge of Product Line: Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for specific products; ability to develop product line processes and strategies.
Listening: Knowledge of effective listening issues and techniques; ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
ABOUT EQUITABLE
At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com .
Req ID: 230000BI
