[Remote] Sales Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ascensus is a recordkeeping, third-party administration, and benefits consulting services firm that partners with contractors to help them and their workers build a secure future. The Sales Consultant will facilitate the growth of new relationships and business, driving sales with plan sponsors and strategic partners in the prevailing wage market to meet assigned sales goals.ResponsibilitiesAbility to learn multiple platform/product solutions; assist Plan Sponsors with a “needs analysis” to ensure the appropriate solutionAbility to discuss industry trends with strategic partners and prospective clientsStrong, in-depth ERISA and plan design knowledgeStrong knowledge of key competitors with the ability to highlight our competitive advantages in the prevailing wage marketEstablish and maintain productive, working relationships with strategic partners with the goal of earning their retirement plan and health businessCoordinate wholesaling efforts with Beneco Internal Sales to maximize coverage and effectivenessRemain current on industry, technical and product knowledge. Complete management reports, expense reports and other special tasks as requestedAbility to discuss Fiduciary Solutions, including various mutual fund share classes and impact on plan/costAbility to discuss in detail operating expenses of investment products, impact of certain share classes on overall “cost” of services to Financial Advisors and EmployersAssist existing employers and Financial Advisors in the retention of current business (as needed)Excellent written and oral communication skillsAssist with other tasks and projects as assignedResponsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clientsOur I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational cultureSkillsAbility to learn multiple platform/product solutions; assist Plan Sponsors with a 'needs analysis' to ensure the appropriate solutionAbility to discuss industry trends with strategic partners and prospective clientsStrong, in-depth ERISA and plan design knowledgeStrong knowledge of key competitors with the ability to highlight our competitive advantages in the prevailing wage marketEstablish and maintain productive, working relationships with strategic partners with the goal of earning their retirement plan and health businessCoordinate wholesaling efforts with Beneco Internal Sales to maximize coverage and effectivenessRemain current on industry, technical and product knowledge. Complete management reports, expense reports and other special tasks as requestedAbility to discuss Fiduciary Solutions, including various mutual fund share classes and impact on plan/costAbility to discuss in detail operating expenses of investment products, impact of certain share classes on overall 'cost' of services to Financial Advisors and EmployersAssist existing employers and Financial Advisors in the retention of current business (as needed)Excellent written and oral communication skillsAssist with other tasks and projects as assignedResponsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clientsA minimum of 5 years' experience in the retirement plan industry or 3-5 years' experience in a business development role in the retirement plan industryProven successful sales experience of employee benefits servicesOvernight travel is requiredSuperior time management skills requiredAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, unsupervised environmentProficient in PC, CRM and web applicationsPrevailing Wage or Construction industry experience preferredCompany 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/.