Field Sales Executive, Wirehouse Channel – Upper Midwest at Vanguard

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Ten years related experience
  • Eight years of experience selling to financial advisors
  • At least five years of prospecting to wirehouse financial advisor teams
  • FINRA Series 7 & 63
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • CIMA, CFP or CFA is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Achieve established sales and retention goals within the spirit of Vanguard’s Code of Ethics
  • Support the largest sales relationships and independently plan and execute for material segments
  • Develop a strategic sales plan for the territory and target client segments, identifying and preserving high-quality business relationships
  • Effectively present Vanguard's investment capabilities and services to prospects, clients, consultants, and industry organizations through written, verbal, and electronic media
  • Develop positive relationships with senior and executive management of prospect and client organizations
  • Drive results in raising awareness of Vanguard's investment capabilities and services through targeted prospecting activities
  • Implement short and long term relationship growth strategies for key territory prospects
  • Use expertise in market and competitive environments to help position Vanguard's services appropriately
  • Master knowledge of the regulatory environment, operating in compliance with applicable regulations
  • Coach, collaborate, and develop less tenured sales partners
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
  • Manage territory, develop pipeline, and execute day-to-day activities across the Upper Midwest (MN, WI, ND, SD, NE, IA)
  • Grow and retain assets with top advisors (inclusive of private wealth) in the wirehouse channel (Merrill Lynch/Morgan Stanley/UBS/Wells Fargo including FiNET)
  • Exhibit high-producing sales skills and in-depth product knowledge of fixed income strategies and other asset classes while navigating leadership and key decision-making processes

Skills

Sales
Territory Management
Pipeline Development
Fixed Income Strategies
Asset Classes
Financial Advisors
Wirehouse Channel
ETFs
Mutual Funds

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
SECONDARYCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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