[Remote] Regional Business Development Manager - Midwest Region

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cetera Financial Group is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice. They are seeking a Regional Business Development Manager to lead the recruitment of Financial Advisors into their network, manage relationships, and promote CFG’s value proposition in the industry.ResponsibilitiesDevelop leads and build relationships with prospective Financial Advisors. through professional yet persistent, ongoing contactCreate a recruiting plan for your territoryAccountable for meeting recruitment goalsServe as the primary point of contact with Financial Advisors, articulate and sell our business model and the benefits of affiliating with CFGUse your discretion in evaluating an advisor’s fit for CFG through knowledge of their book of business and other interactions with the advisorDeliver business presentations to prospective advisors and provide consultative support on CFG services, products, and technologyNegotiate and close offers to Financial Advisors by comparing our independent brokerage model to the advisor’s existing compensation structureCapture recruiting activity throughout the Business Development pipeline using tools including but not limited to Salesforce and ExcelParticipate in outbound social media and call campaigns related to Business DevelopmentWork with cross-functional teams to support ongoing solution development and execution of recruiting process enhancementsSkillsMinimum 5+ years related work experience within financial services within a sales environment. IE, Wholesaler, Recruiters, Branch Managers, Complex ManagersFINRA Series 7, 65 or 66 licensesNegotiation and creating compelling value propositions for prospective clientsEffective communication and presentation techniquesWorking knowledge of Salesforce and ExcelUnderstanding of the sales process and relevant metricsStrong knowledge of the Financial Services industryAbility to represent CFG within the community and professional organizationsBenefitsAn incentive-based bonusInclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.Company OverviewCetera Financial Group is a privately-held, independent broker-dealer and investment adviser families. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.cetera.com.