[Remote] Business Development Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascensus is the nation’s largest third-party administrator of retirement plans, seeking a Business Development Consultant to build and manage strategic relationships with financial professionals. This role is essential for driving sales efforts, deepening partner engagement, and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the sales experience in the retirement services marketplace.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, and institutional partnersPartner with the RVP to execute territory strategy and drive new and existing business growthProactively uncover new business opportunities, actively sell FuturePlan solutions, and advance prospects through the pipelineManage day-to-day sales activity, including pipeline tracking, CRM updates, follow-up, and new business submissionSupport proposal development, documentation, and full sales lifecycle executionProvide expert guidance on plan design and retirement solutionsDeliver customized, client-specific recommendations leveraging FuturePlan’s capabilitiesConduct presentations and support industry events to drive engagement and brand presenceEducate partners to enhance their ability to win and retain businessMonitor territory performance and align activity to sales goalsMaintain industry and product knowledge through ongoing learningPartner with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experienceUphold data security standards and demonstrate company values in all interactionsOther duties as assignedSkillsExperience in building and managing strategic relationships with financial professionals, including advisors, consultants, plan sponsors, and institutional partnersAbility to partner with a Regional Vice President to execute territory strategy and drive business growthProven track record in uncovering new business opportunities and advancing prospects through the sales pipelineExperience in managing day-to-day sales activity, including pipeline tracking and CRM updatesAbility to support proposal development and full sales lifecycle executionExpertise in providing guidance on plan design and retirement solutionsExperience in delivering customized, client-specific recommendationsAbility to conduct presentations and support industry eventsExperience in educating partners to enhance their business capabilitiesAbility to monitor territory performance and align activity to sales goalsCommitment to maintaining industry and product knowledge through ongoing learningAbility to collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experienceUnderstanding of data security standards and company valuesBenefits401(k) matchMedicalDentalVisionPaid-Time-OffCompany OverviewAscensus delivers high-quality solutions for every segment of the retirement plan marketplace. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Dresher, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www2.ascensus.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipAscensus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 8 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 23 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.