Strategic Business Consultant/ Retirement Sales

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow. Section 1: Position Summary The Strategic Business Consultant will serve as the focal point for advisors and TPAs within the Elite Program. Responsibilities include relationship management of elite firms to ensure a successful service experience, book of business retention, proactive consultation, and growth of existing business organically. Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster lasting relationships and promote organic growth with elite firms through value-added strategic analyses and execution of consultative solutions to further Ascensus’ reputation as a premier provider of retirement plan services.
• Review existing book of business to identify opportunities to enhance the participant, plan sponsor and advisor experience; and to position products and services to optimize plan performance, adding value for advisors and generating revenue for the business.
• Maintain proficiency with multiple partner products and Ascensus’ proprietary products to effectively manage elite relationships across these platforms.
• Provide proactive communication on new platform rollouts and enhancements, providing training for elite firms as appropriate.
• Consistently demonstrate a superior level of proactive client focus and teamwork. Leverage industry knowledge to promote key intermediary satisfaction, leading to client retention and organic growth.
• Collaborate regularly with Sales Colleagues to gain alignment on strategies to grow share of wallet with elite firms
• Act as an advocate for elite firms and their clients by coordinating with colleagues in sales, product, operations, service and marketing to guide the evolution of our offerings
• Delivery of customized book of business reporting to create efficiencies for your advisors
• Lead and/or participate in projects and initiatives related to the creation of additional value for existing relationships.
• Maintain proficiency with regulatory, financial, accounting, service, operations and compliance aspects of the relationship management function.
• Responsible 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 clients.
• Our 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 culture.

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Deep knowledge of the retirement plan industry, 7+ years’ experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships
• Ability to work independently as required, but also work within and contribute to maintaining a highly cohesive team environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to produce high quality work within tight time constraints
• Ability to make sound business judgments while effectively balancing client needs and organizational considerations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including group presentation experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to coordinate and run meetings attended by senior-level personnel in both internal and external environments
• Ability to travel as required
• Highly organized with the ability to effectively prioritize key issues and deliverables

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