- Job id
- 14958
- Location
- Chicago
- Full/Part Time
- Full-time
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Goldman Sachs Asset Management - US Third Party Distribution - Advisor Sales Group Regional Consultant, Analyst/Associate, (Chicago)The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.
Goldman Sachs has long sustained a commitment to hiring and training outstanding leaders. Our business principles are rooted in integrity, a commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork. These values enable us to execute successfully a business strategy that is focused on extraordinary client service and superior long-term financial performance for our shareholders.
We conduct our business in increasingly complex markets. Our people must continually find new ways to provide access to capital, manage risk and provide investment opportunities for our clients to enable them to realize their goals. We judge ourselves on our ability to help clients anticipate and respond to changing market conditions and to create opportunities that merit the trust they place in us.
Regional Consultants within the Advisor Sales Group, a part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) Third Party Distribution Sales Channel, are responsible for calling on Financial Advisors and selling mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and retirement products. The Advisor Sales Group’s goal is to be a top provider of wealth management portfolio solutions to our clients by offering world class portfolio management, superior value-added and thought leadership tools and pre-eminent client service for our advisors and investors.
The Regional Consultant is dedicated to increasing the sale of GSAM products through regular telephone presentations. These conversations should increase a Financial Advisor’s knowledge and awareness of GSAM products. Based in Chicago, IL, this individual will be responsible for making proactive calls to clients and prospects while managing an assigned territory with a Regional Director within the US. Primary client interaction is by telephone with limited travel to client sites. The Regional Consultant position is a fast paced challenging sales role for self-motivated and driven sales professionals.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct proactive telephone sales presentations to top tier advisors highlighting the GSAM products and value proposition.
• Partner with Regional Directors to drive sales and assets and build relationships with advisors through execution of a defined territory plan and sales process.
• Effectively profile advisors to understand their practice, clients and investment process to identify needs and to position Goldman Sachs products and services to meet those needs.
• Provide portfolio construction and practice management support to financial advisors to help them strengthen their client relationships and grow their business.
• Execute consistent follow up with advisors to advance the sales process and deepen advisor relationships.
• Demonstrate organized, efficient and effective territory management and phone skills on a consistent basis.
Qualifications:
• Financial services industry and sales experience preferred
• Bachelors degree and strong academic background required
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills required
• Strong organization and time management skills required
• Strong interest in sales and the financial markets required
• Series 7 and 63 registration preferred
Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer. © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2010. All rights reserved.
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