Business Development Specialist - National Accounts
Responsibilities
- Understand the products, services and positioning messages of Transamerica and convey to broker-dealer firms.
- Foster relationships with key account relationship managers to determine strategic distribution opportunities for various initiatives.
- Facilitate Request for Proposals.
- Measure, evaluate and propose ideas to increase sales for assigned accounts.
- Review firm agreements and partner with internal partners for execution (TAM Legal, TAM Operations) Agreements include Wealth Management, Institutional and Custodians.
- Support Conferences including organizing, attendance, and collaboration with the events team.
- Collaboration with the Sales Desk and external wholesalers.
- Identify and use available resources to resolve client issues and concerns.
- Communicate changes and updates regarding services and product materials to firm contacts.
- Keep abreast of competitors to leverage future sales and objectives.
- Build relationships with firm back offices to better assist with operational issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
- Three years of sales experience in the financial services industry.
- FINRA Series 7, or obtain within 90 days of hire date.
- FINRA 63, or obtain within 90 days of hire date.
- Communication and presentation skills.
- Sales and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency using MS Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Key account management experience.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid Office Environment
- Moderate Travel 10 to 25%
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $71,000-$75,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 10% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
This position is also currently eligible for sales and/or performance incentives. Specifics will be reflected in individual incentive plan documents. The commission variable target is $47,500, paid monthly based on applicable sales incentive plan (s).
Disclaimer:
- We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
- Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email
This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.