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We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

This role is dedicated to the distribution of the 1290 retail mutual fund products issued by Equitable to professional financial intermediaries such as broker-dealers, banks, independent financial planners, and Equitable Advisors, the company's retail distribution organization. The sales team is responsible for cultivating new relationships with firms and financial advisors, while maintaining our relationships with existing partners. 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or follows up on sales calls; provides intermediaries with sales ideas; answers product questions; prepares proposal materials; runs illustrations; identifies new sales opportunities; and launches new products.
• Client support activities may include: handling meeting coverage requirements; preparing for due diligence meetings; providing wholesaler communication and training; and completing sales analysis
• Works closely with sales staff on increasing sales in the assigned region and in developing and maintaining assigned intermediary relationships
• Identifies client needs & coordinates efforts to service assigned intermediaries
• Leverages strategic relationships with investment providers, advisors, and clients; helps articulate key messages regarding the investment portfolio, major market events, and changing areas of investment opportunity

The base salary for this position is $50,000. This role is eligible for variable compensation. 

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree 
• 1+ years of capital markets experience or Financial Services experience
• Series 6 or 7 & 63 required (or willing to obtain within 180 days after start date)
• Prior account management experience or sales experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the investment industry and ability to recognize business opportunities within and outside the industry
• A self-motivated, positive team player, with outstanding internal and external communication capabilities
• Understands the unique needs of proprietary sales force, outside broker dealers, and financial advisors.
• Maintains exceptional interpersonal relations, including thorough verbal and written communication

Skills

Client Relationship Management: Knowledge of client relationship; ability to address issues critical issues to meet client needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with business partners and clients.

Effective Presentations: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques; ability to present information to groups with the appropriate degree of formality.

Knowledge of Sales Channels: Knowledge of meanings and features of sales channels; ability to coordinate multiple and diverse options for selling an organization's products and services.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Strategic Sales Planning: Knowledge of sales principles, processes, techniques and tools; ability to develop sales plans that are future-oriented, support business strategy and reflect understanding of emerging, as well as existing, opportunities and markets.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

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ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.