Description
The Director of Institutional Sales is responsible for driving new business growth within the institutional retirement space by developing and executing sales strategies focused on medium to large market ($7M+ plan size or greater) retirement plan opportunities. This role plays a key part in expanding the firm’s institutional footprint through outbound prospecting, partner relationships, and direct sales efforts.Â
This individual is expected to proactively generate opportunities, penetrate new markets, manage complex sales cycles, and consistently deliver results in a competitive environment, with a particular focus on medium to large market and state mandated plans.Â
Responsibilities
- Build and cultivate relationships with sales teams at partner organizations to drive institutional retirement plan salesÂ
- Conduct outbound prospecting, cold calling, and lead generation to identify and advance new opportunitiesÂ
- Develop and execute sales strategies to expand beyond existing partnerships and uncover untapped marketsÂ
- Promote and sell institutional retirement partnership opportunities to Concurrent’s field advisorsÂ
- Become proficient with internal AI tools to enhance prospecting and business development effortsÂ
- Manage relationships across key sales channels, including payroll vendors, TPAs, and strategic partnersÂ
- Conduct virtual and in-person presentations to prospective clients and partner organizationsÂ
- Represent the firm at conferences, roadshows, and industry events to promote institutional retirement solutionsÂ
- Utilize CRM systems to track sales activity, manage pipelines, and forecast opportunitiesÂ
- Collaborate with leadership to develop innovative sales approaches and growth initiativesÂ
- Maintain strong knowledge of institutional retirement offerings, including ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and competitive positioningÂ
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments impacting institutional retirement salesÂ
- Meet or exceed established sales targets and performance expectationsÂ
- Provide feedback and insights to leadership to support product development and go-to-market strategyÂ
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support retirement sales initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experienceÂ
- Three to five years of sales experience within institutional retirement, financial services, or a related fieldÂ
- Minimum of two years of experience in retirement or institutional salesÂ
- Series 65 or 66
- Demonstrated success in cold calling, prospecting, and lead generationÂ
- Strong understanding of ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and institutional retirement plan structuresÂ
- Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to independently source and close businessÂ
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skillsÂ
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applicationsÂ
- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and execute effective sales strategies
Compensation
Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 annually, plus sales incentive bonus.
Location and Travel
This role is will be located in Tampa, FL however remote will be considered for well qualified candidates.Â
Travel may approach approximately 15% depending on pipeline activity and opportunity development.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Equity